Economics Schools in Pennsylvania
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Pennsylvania
There are 123,720 people in the state and 2,896,860 people in the nation working in Economics jobs.
Wages for Economics Jobs in Pennsylvania
A typical salary for an Economics grad in the state is $91,020, compared to a typical salary of $99,045 nationwide.
Most Popular Economics Programs in PA
Our data covers 9 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $86,069 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $56,373 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 31% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,711 a year. About 25% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,472 a year. The school admits about 32% of applicants. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,698 a year. About 7% of those who apply are admitted. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,186 after earning their degree at this institution. About 48% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 90%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,412 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 83% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $88,268 a year. The school admits about 11% of applicants. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
Economics Careers in PA
Some of the careers Economics majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $69,831 |
| Managers, All Other | — | $95,684 |
| Compliance Managers | — | $117,178 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | — | $165,723 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | — | $77,828 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | — | $122,567 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | — | $99,321 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | — | $124,518 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | — | $41,630 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | — | $169,952 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | — | $143,840 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | — | $77,927 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Economics.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| General Social Sciences | 17,510 |
| International Relations & Security | 13,035 |
| Anthropology | 10,768 |
| Criminology | 10,365 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7,105 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1,942 |
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