Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Washington-Seattle Campus · Seattle, WA

CIP 45.06

$53,934Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$87,239Median earnings 4 years after
$92,399Median earnings 5 years after
$14,488Median federal debt
287Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Washington-Seattle Campus earn a median of $53,934 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 $14,488, about 27% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Washington schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Whitworth University
Spokane
$63,134—
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
$53,934$14,488
Central Washington University
Ellensburg
$52,129$14,744
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma
$48,153$25,500
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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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Washington-Seattle Campus make?

The median salary is $53,934 one year after graduation and $92,399 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $14,488.

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