Economics
Bachelor's degree · Washington College · Chestertown, MD
$50,835Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$75,674Median earnings 4 years after
$82,557Median 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 Washington College earn a median of $50,835 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 53% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Maryland schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore | $78,181 | $12,250 |
| 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 |
| Goucher College Baltimore | $46,774 | $25,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Washington College make?
The median salary is $50,835 one year after graduation and $82,557 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.