Economics
Bachelor's degree · Saint Cloud State University · Saint Cloud, MN
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$41,294Median earnings 3 years after
$57,524Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
13Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Saint Cloud State University earn a median of $41,294. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323).
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Carleton College Northfield | $66,567 | $19,500 |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $64,916 | $29,107 |
| University of St Thomas Saint Paul | $60,323 | $24,250 |
| Macalester College Saint Paul | $59,752 | $24,000 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis | $56,902 | $19,500 |
| St Olaf College Northfield | $56,238 | $26,671 |
| Saint Johns University Collegeville | $54,752 | $27,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College Saint Peter | $52,439 | $23,250 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth | $50,873 | $22,000 |
| Augsburg University Minneapolis | $45,720 | $27,000 |
Other programs at Saint Cloud State University
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$77,792 - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's degree
$74,147 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$74,111 - Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree
$70,179 - Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree
$69,943 - Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree
$69,616 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$63,287 - Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageMaster's degree
$62,332 - Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's degree
$59,378 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$58,497 - Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyMaster's degree
$57,888 - Computer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementBachelor's degree
$56,987 - Special Education and TeachingMaster's degree
$55,992 - Social WorkMaster's degree
$55,463 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$54,826 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$52,502 - Special Education and TeachingGraduate certificate
$51,724 - MarketingUndergraduate certificate
$51,100
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Saint Cloud State University make?
The median salary is $41,294 and $57,524 after five years.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.