Economics

Bachelor's degree · Washington University in St Louis · St. Louis, MO

CIP 45.06

$66,325Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,439Median earnings 4 years after
$79,278Median earnings 5 years after
$14,805Median federal debt
118Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Washington University in St Louis earn a median of $66,325 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 $14,805, about 22% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Missouri schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia
$52,635$18,315
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis
$46,583$18,250
Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield
$44,898$19,793
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg
$41,076$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Washington University in St Louis make?

The median salary is $66,325 one year after graduation and $79,278 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,805.

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