Economics
Bachelor's degree · Princeton University · Princeton, NJ
$103,041Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$160,763Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$11,250Median federal debt
132Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Princeton University earn a median of $103,041 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 $11,250, about 11% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Princeton University make?
The median salary is $103,041 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.