Program Analysis
Graduates earn $58,650/yr, edging above the $53,966 national average for Economics — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Economics programs nationally.
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 18% gap from the optimistic case.
At $19,000 in median debt against $58,650 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #15 of 351 nationally, this is a top-5% Economics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $58,650 to $86,897 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.