Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Northern Colorado · Greeley, CO

CIP 45.06

$45,257Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,025Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,967Median federal debt
27Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Northern Colorado earn a median of $45,257 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 $19,967, about 44% 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
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver
$56,201$16,125
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Northern Colorado make?

The median salary is $45,257 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,967.

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