Economics
Bachelor's degree · Wabash College · Crawfordsville, IN
$51,815Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,372Median earnings 4 years after
$79,447Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
8Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Wabash College earn a median of $51,815 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 $27,000, about 52% of first-year earnings.
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 |
| Hanover College Hanover | $45,740 | $26,898 |
| Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis | $45,443 | $16,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Wabash College make?
The median salary is $51,815 one year after graduation and $79,447 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.