Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $55,786 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 4.8x 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 13% gap from the optimistic case.
At $23,923 in median debt against $55,786 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #234 of 351 Economics programs, Canisius University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $55,786 to $68,624 over five years — a 23% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.