Economics at Wellesley College
If you are interested in studying Economics, take a look at what Wellesley College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wellesley College is in Wellesley, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Wellesley College
Wellesley College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Economics Rankings at Wellesley College
These rankings give you a sense of how Wellesley College’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #7 of 46 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #7 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #12 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Wellesley College
Graduates of Wellesley College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,781 |
| 2 years | $76,460 |
| 3 years | $80,094 |
| 4 years | $91,749 |
| 5 years | $107,567 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Wellesley College report median earnings of $91,749, compared with $79,431 for all Wellesley College graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Wellesley College comes in at $11,190.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Wellesley College
The Economics program at Wellesley College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 79 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at Wellesley College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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.