Economics

Bachelor's degree · Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, MD

CIP 45.06

$78,181Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$128,882Median earnings 4 years after
$145,452Median earnings 5 years after
$12,250Median federal debt
140Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $78,181 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 $12,250, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
$58,650$19,000
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore
$54,859$20,000
St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's City
$51,483$22,000
Towson University
Towson
$50,910$15,698
Washington College
Chestertown
$50,835$27,000
Goucher College
Baltimore
$46,774$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Johns Hopkins University make?

The median salary is $78,181 one year after graduation and $145,452 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,250.

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