Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT

CIP 45.06

$64,386Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,146Median earnings 4 years after
$80,323Median earnings 5 years after
$15,750Median federal debt
221Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Utah earn a median of $64,386 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 $15,750, about 24% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Utah schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Brigham Young University
Provo
$63,332$11,000
Utah State University
Logan
$60,472$13,245
Southern Utah University
Cedar City
$43,266—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Utah make?

The median salary is $64,386 one year after graduation and $80,323 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,750.

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