Economics
Bachelor's degree · Kent State University at Kent · Kent, OH
$56,731Median earnings 1 year after graduating
—Median earnings 3 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$23,812Median federal debt
25Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Kent State University at Kent earn a median of $56,731 one year after completing the program. Median debt is $23,812, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University University Heights | $65,098 | $26,250 |
| Oberlin College Oberlin | $61,713 | $25,000 |
| University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati | $58,590 | $18,500 |
| Kenyon College Gambier | $58,082 | $18,718 |
| Miami University-Oxford Oxford | $57,379 | $24,625 |
| Denison University Granville | $55,087 | $22,375 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland | $53,148 | $23,883 |
| Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green | $52,864 | $23,625 |
| Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus | $50,209 | $21,000 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus Athens | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe | $46,655 | $19,750 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville | $46,655 | $19,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Kent State University at Kent make?
The median salary is $56,731 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,812.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.