Economics
Bachelor's degree · Kean University · Union, NJ
—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$66,368Median earnings 4 years after
$51,018Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
5Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Kean University earn a median of $32,372. 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 New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton | $103,041 | $11,250 |
| The College of New Jersey Ewing | $62,218 | $21,250 |
| Rutgers University-Newark Newark | $51,848 | $22,750 |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick | $51,848 | $22,750 |
| Rutgers University-Camden Camden | $51,848 | $22,750 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange | $51,464 | $21,456 |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne | $43,148 | $22,500 |
| Montclair State University Montclair | $39,375 | $23,750 |
| Rowan University Glassboro | $38,580 | $16,844 |
| Drew University Madison | $33,639 | $26,914 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Kean University make?
The median salary is $32,372 and $51,018 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.