Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Massachusetts-Boston · Boston, MA

CIP 45.06

$46,523Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,552Median earnings 4 years after
$75,739Median earnings 5 years after
$22,500Median federal debt
85Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Massachusetts-Boston earn a median of $46,523 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 $22,500, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (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
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
$72,099$18,000
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

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Massachusetts-Boston make?

The median salary is $46,523 one year after graduation and $75,739 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $22,500.

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