Economics at Ursinus College
If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Ursinus College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ursinus College is in Collegeville, PA.
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Studying Online at Ursinus College
Ursinus College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Ursinus College
Rankings can help you compare Ursinus College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #13 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #18 of 22 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #71 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #352 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #388 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Ursinus College
Those who finish Ursinus College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,186 |
| 2 years | $47,650 |
| 3 years | $61,215 |
| 4 years | $66,697 |
| 5 years | $77,166 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Ursinus College take home a median $66,697, compared with $52,418 for all Ursinus College graduates — about 27% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Ursinus College stands at $27,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Ursinus College
The Economics program at Ursinus College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 6 |
| Applied Economics | 32 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Ursinus College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Economics majors, 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.