Economics

Bachelor's degree · Georgetown University · Washington, DC

CIP 45.06

$84,460Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$118,999Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$15,500Median federal debt
184Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Georgetown University earn a median of $84,460 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 $15,500, about 18% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other District of Columbia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
George Washington University
Washington
$67,684$20,500
American University
Washington
$58,151$22,191

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Georgetown University make?

The median salary is $84,460 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,500.

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