Economics at Vassar College
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what Vassar College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Vassar College is located in Poughkeepsie, NY.
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Online Class Availability at Vassar College
Vassar College primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Vassar College
Rankings can help you compare Vassar College’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #4 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 85 |
| Best Value | New York | #35 of 39 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 466 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #73 of 84 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #428 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Vassar College
Those who finish Vassar 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 | $64,665 |
| 2 years | $57,995 |
| 3 years | $66,026 |
| 4 years | $81,561 |
| 5 years | $103,043 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Economics graduates from Vassar College take home a median $81,561, compared with $63,154 for all Vassar College graduates — about 29% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Vassar College is $19,000.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Vassar College
This Economics program at Vassar College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 53 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Vassar 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.