Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Rhode Island · Kingston, RI

CIP 45.06

$43,444Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$77,225Median earnings 4 years after
$63,644Median earnings 5 years after
$21,250Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Rhode Island earn a median of $43,444 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 $21,250, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Rhode Island schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brown University
Providence
$72,064$13,000
Providence College
Providence
$69,364$26,000
Bryant University
Smithfield
$52,020—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Rhode Island make?

The median salary is $43,444 one year after graduation and $63,644 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,250.

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