Economics
Bachelor's degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA
$72,099Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$121,337Median earnings 4 years after
$112,774Median earnings 5 years after
$18,000Median federal debt
335Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Boston College earn a median of $72,099 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 $18,000, about 25% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge | $103,993 | $6,617 |
| Amherst College Amherst | $90,568 | $16,662 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley | $86,367 | $11,190 |
| Williams College Williamstown | $80,888 | $12,925 |
| Tufts University Medford | $75,125 | $17,850 |
| Smith College Northampton | $71,559 | $19,000 |
| Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston | $70,531 | $23,250 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $70,531 | $23,250 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $69,288 | $27,000 |
| Assumption University Worcester | $58,954 | $27,000 |
| Brandeis University Waltham | $57,299 | $25,295 |
| Boston University Boston | $55,733 | $24,224 |
| Stonehill College Easton | $53,303 | $25,000 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst | $52,309 | $22,250 |
| Emmanuel College Boston | $51,698 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Boston College
- Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree
$130,967 - LawFirst professional degree
$117,864 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesMaster's degree
$117,278 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$114,773 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$111,763 - Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree
$90,831 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$86,749 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$82,495 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$80,731 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's degree
$80,046 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$78,934 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$75,512 - Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's degree
$74,446 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
$74,144 - EconomicsMaster's degree
$74,067 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$71,675 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$66,227 - Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasMaster's degree
$60,505 - Educational Administration and SupervisionMaster's degree
$59,836 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$59,583
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Boston College make?
The median salary is $72,099 one year after graduation and $112,774 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.