Economics

Master's degree · Ohio University-Main Campus · Athens, OH

CIP 45.06

$85,818Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$97,827Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$40,849Median federal debt
40Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Economics at Ohio University-Main Campus earn a median of $85,818 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,743 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,382–$133,995). Median debt is $40,849, about 48% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Master's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$79,110—
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$71,107—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus make?

The median salary is $85,818 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $40,849.

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