Economics

Master's degree · Boston College · Chestnut Hill, MA

CIP 45.06

$74,067Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
89Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Economics at Boston College earn a median of $74,067 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 Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brandeis University
Waltham
$69,189$28,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Boston College make?

The median salary is $74,067 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.