Economics
Bachelor's degree · Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI
$48,636Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$65,174Median earnings 4 years after
$65,632Median 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 Central Michigan University earn a median of $48,636 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 56% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Michigan schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor | $68,416 | $18,750 |
| Michigan State University East Lansing | $54,013 | $22,231 |
| Grand Valley State University Allendale | $53,985 | $24,904 |
| Wayne State University Detroit | $50,648 | $19,374 |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn | $49,665 | $27,287 |
| Albion College Albion | $48,756 | $26,849 |
| Calvin University Grand Rapids | $43,746 | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo | $42,508 | $27,000 |
| Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti | $30,569 | $19,205 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Central Michigan University make?
The median salary is $48,636 one year after graduation and $65,632 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.