Economics
Bachelor's degree · Duke University · Durham, NC
$98,649Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$161,149Median earnings 4 years after
$171,986Median earnings 5 years after
$13,187Median federal debt
199Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Duke University earn a median of $98,649 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 $13,187, about 13% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Elon University Elon | $69,298 | $19,500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill | $65,344 | $14,135 |
| Wake Forest University Winston-Salem | $56,416 | $20,500 |
| East Carolina University Greenville | $46,425 | $24,788 |
| North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro | $45,446 | $26,000 |
| Appalachian State University Boone | $33,742 | $20,500 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville | $28,301 | $18,971 |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem | $25,653 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Duke University make?
The median salary is $98,649 one year after graduation and $171,986 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,187.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.