Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $53,990 track close to the $53,966 national median for Economics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 3.1x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.
AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 19% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $19,000 in median debt against $53,990 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #250 out of 351 programs, Dickinson College's financial outcomes for Economics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $53,990 to $87,865 over five years (63% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.