Economics
Bachelor's degree · Franklin and Marshall College · Lancaster, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at Franklin and Marshall College earn a median of $52,801 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 $23,000, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia | $89,097 | $14,621 |
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh | $86,284 | $22,020 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore | $76,944 | $19,500 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $70,967 | $29,130 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg | $70,946 | $25,888 |
| Lafayette College Easton | $68,164 | $19,500 |
| Villanova University Villanova | $67,065 | $26,497 |
| Gettysburg College Gettysburg | $62,925 | $26,812 |
| Muhlenberg College Allentown | $59,122 | $24,298 |
| Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg Middletown | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $55,418 | $24,500 |
| Moravian University Bethlehem | $53,999 | $26,848 |
| Dickinson College Carlisle | $53,990 | $19,000 |
Other programs at Franklin and Marshall College
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$45,300 - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree
$43,593 - Public HealthBachelor's degree
$43,134 - Behavioral SciencesBachelor's degree
$38,391 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$37,950 - Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchBachelor's degree
$36,536 - Rhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesBachelor's degree
$33,476 - SociologyBachelor's degree
$31,444 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$50,175
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from Franklin and Marshall College make?
The median salary is $52,801 one year after graduation and $75,967 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.