Program Analysis
Graduates earn $57,379/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 11.5x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.
At $24,625 in median debt against $57,379 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #49 of 351 nationally, this is a top-5% Economics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $92,113 show a 61% jump from the $57,379 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.