Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $51,464 track close to the $53,966 national median for Economics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 3.3x 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 16% gap from the optimistic case.
At $21,456 in median debt against $51,464 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #282 of 351 Economics programs, Seton Hall University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $51,464 to $75,322 over five years — a 46% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.