---

Economics at Muhlenberg College

If you are interested in studying Economics, consider the program at Muhlenberg College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Muhlenberg College is located in Allentown, PA.

During the most recent reporting year, 11 economics degrees were granted at Muhlenberg College.

Online & Distance Learning at Muhlenberg College

Online coursework is an option at Muhlenberg College. Of 1,788 students, 52 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at Muhlenberg College

Use these rankings to compare Muhlenberg College’s Economics program against peer institutions.

Earnings for Economics Graduates from Muhlenberg College

Those who finish Muhlenberg College’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$48,684
2 years	$54,644
3 years	$56,688
4 years	$70,089
5 years	$86,366

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Muhlenberg College earn a median of $70,089, compared with $58,485 for all Muhlenberg College graduates — about 20% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Muhlenberg College is $25,298.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Economics graduates at Muhlenberg College, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at Muhlenberg College are 45% women (5) and 55% men (6).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at Muhlenberg College

Among the 11 bachelor’s economics graduates at Muhlenberg College, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Muhlenberg College.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 18% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Muhlenberg College, below the national average of 34%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at Muhlenberg College

This Economics program at Muhlenberg College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	11

Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at Muhlenberg College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Statisticians	$130,349
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$124,518
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Biostatisticians	$121,594
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Survey Researchers	$108,538
Data Scientists	$106,295

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.