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Economics at Carnegie Mellon University
Median Salary (1yr)
$86,284
Median Debt
$0
Graduates / Year
54
Credential
Bachelor's
Key Metrics
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Median Salary (1yr)
$86,284
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Median Debt at Graduation
$0
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Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
0x
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vs National Avg
+56%
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Annual Graduates
54
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Median Salary (5yr)
$94,093
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Program Analysis
Economics graduates from Carnegie Mellon University earn significantly more than the national average for the major. One year after graduation, the average salary for Carnegie Mellon economics graduates is $86,284, while the national average is $55,446. Five years after graduation, the average salary increases to $94,093.
Graduates from this program have no debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio is therefore zero.
The program graduates approximately 54 students per year.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
How This Program Compares
Economics at Carnegie Mellon University
Median Earnings (1yr)
$86,284
Median Debt
$0
National Average: Economics
Median Earnings (1yr)
$55,446
Median Debt
$0
Economics at Other Schools
| # | Institution | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University | $103,993 | $0 | 215 |
| 2 | Princeton University | $103,041 | $0 | 126 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University | $100,054 | $0 | 278 |
| 4 | Duke University | $98,649 | $0 | 219 |
| 5 | Stanford University | $98,104 | $0 | 90 |