Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus · Denver, CO

CIP 45.06

$56,201Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,385Median earnings 4 years after
$73,274Median earnings 5 years after
$16,125Median federal debt
132Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus earn a median of $56,201 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $16,125, about 29% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Colorado schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
$58,082$18,628
Western Colorado University
Gunnison
$53,403—
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder
$51,521$15,630
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins
$48,462$21,500
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs
$46,748$21,375
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley
$45,257$19,967

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus make?

The median salary is $56,201 one year after graduation and $73,274 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,125.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.