Economics at Swarthmore College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Swarthmore College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Swarthmore College is in Swarthmore, PA.
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Online Class Availability at Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Swarthmore College
Rankings can help you compare Swarthmore College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #1 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #16 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #25 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #198 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Swarthmore College
Students who complete Swarthmore 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 | $56,029 |
| 2 years | $81,702 |
| 3 years | $88,391 |
| 4 years | $105,566 |
| 5 years | $136,021 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Swarthmore College report median earnings of $105,566, compared with $120,047 for all Swarthmore College graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Swarthmore College comes in at $19,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Swarthmore College
The Economics program at Swarthmore College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 78 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Swarthmore College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
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