Economics
Bachelor's degree · Butler University · Indianapolis, IN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
$72,572Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
28Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Butler University earn a median of $72,572. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Indiana schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame | $76,299 | $19,000 |
| DePauw University Greencastle | $63,395 | $26,932 |
| Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette | $59,187 | $23,099 |
| Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington | $59,142 | $19,500 |
| Ball State University Muncie | $56,782 | $22,054 |
| Wabash College Crawfordsville | $51,815 | $27,000 |
| Hanover College Hanover | $45,740 | $26,898 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $45,443 | $16,250 |
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$60,438 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$60,290 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
$54,880 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree
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$39,701 - Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBachelor's degree
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$55,058 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$93,584 - Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's degree
$58,602 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$79,363 - InsuranceBachelor's degree
$59,885 - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Butler University make?
The median salary is $72,572 and $72,572 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.