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Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Economics Grads in Pennsylvania

123,720 people in the state and 2,896,860 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Economics.

Economics Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, Economics grads earn an average of $91,020. Nationwide, they make an average of $99,045.

Economics Wages Nationwide vs. PA

There are 9 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Economics degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 6%, getting in takes some planning. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $56,373 in their first year after graduation. About 31% of those who apply are admitted. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

#4

Villanova University

Villanova

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $76,711 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 25%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

#5

Bucknell University

Lewisburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,472 a year. The school admits about 32% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,698 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 7% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,186 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 48%, getting in takes some planning. 90% of full-time students return after their first year.

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $88,268 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.

Economics Careers in PA

Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Economists 11% $73,611
Survey Researchers 11% $108,538
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 10% $124,518
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Environmental Economists 8% $86,726
Search Marketing Strategists 8% $85,177
Data Scientists 8% $106,295
Biostatisticians 7% $121,594
Statisticians 7% $130,349
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105
Other Social Sciences 1,942

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