Program Analysis
At $62,925 per year, Economics graduates from Gettysburg College earn slightly above the $53,966 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
An earnings multiple of 3.5x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Economics's typical career paths, with 56% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 21% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $26,812 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #172 of 351 Economics programs, Gettysburg College scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $103,735 show a 65% jump from the $62,925 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.