Economics

Master's degree · University of Maryland-College Park · College Park, MD

CIP 45.06

$79,163Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
119Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Economics at University of Maryland-College Park earn a median of $79,163 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,743 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,382–$133,995).

Economics (Master's degree) at other Maryland schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
$100,054$35,445

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Maryland-College Park make?

The median salary is $79,163 one year after graduation.

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