Economics at Pomona College
If you are interested in studying Economics, you may want to check out the program at Pomona College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pomona College is in Claremont, CA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pomona College
Pomona College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Pomona College
These rankings give you a sense of how Pomona College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #13 of 129 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 466 |
| Best Value | California | #97 of 110 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #105 of 129 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Pomona College
Those who finish Pomona College’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,038 |
| 2 years | $77,213 |
| 4 years | $100,669 |
| 5 years | $131,742 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Pomona College earn a median of $100,669, compared with $100,669 for all Pomona College graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Pomona College
This Economics program at Pomona College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Pomona College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.