Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $50,529 track close to the $53,966 national median for Economics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.6x 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 15% gap from the optimistic case.
At $24,989 in median debt against $50,529 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #135 of 351 Economics programs, University of Pittsburgh-Bradford scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $50,529 to $73,651 over five years — a 46% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.