Economics
Bachelor's degree · University of Puget Sound · Tacoma, WA
$48,153Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,082Median earnings 4 years after
$69,224Median earnings 5 years after
$25,500Median federal debt
22Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Puget Sound earn a median of $48,153 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 $25,500, about 53% of first-year earnings.
Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Whitworth University Spokane | $63,134 | — |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma | $53,934 | $14,488 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle | $53,934 | $14,488 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg | $52,129 | $14,744 |
| Whitman College Walla Walla | $46,832 | $16,500 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham | $45,401 | $18,500 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane | $44,845 | $22,125 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma | $43,806 | — |
| Seattle Pacific University Seattle | $41,502 | $25,989 |
| Washington State University Pullman | $39,762 | $25,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney | $37,368 | $18,756 |
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$69,693 - Student Counseling and Personnel ServicesMaster's degree
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$66,055 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
$49,106 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
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$35,822 - Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's degree
$31,290 - Biology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$30,191 - HistoryBachelor's degree
$29,909 - Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree
$29,477 - English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's degree
$29,291 - Area StudiesBachelor's degree
$29,232 - Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's degree
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$28,176 - Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesBachelor's degree
$25,623 - Psychology, GeneralBachelor's degree
$25,596 - MusicBachelor's degree
$25,551 - Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's degree
$25,035
Frequently asked questions
How much do Economics graduates from University of Puget Sound make?
The median salary is $48,153 one year after graduation and $69,224 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.