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Economics at Pitzer College

Claremont, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
54 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
55
Optimistic
54
Base Case
50
Pessimistic
Earnings $59,767/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)
ROI 2.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #309 of 351 Economics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Economics graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $621K $608K $545K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.4x 2.2x
Probability of Field Employment 66% 60% 41%
DegreeOutlook Score 55 54 50

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$250,768
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$126,652
49% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $59,767 at Pitzer College come in 11% above the national median of $53,966 for Economics programs.

An earnings multiple of 2.4x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #309 out of 351 programs, Pitzer College's financial outcomes for Economics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Pitzer College

Pitzer College accepts 17% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a smaller student body of 1,191 in Claremont, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $126,652 over four years — 49% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr
Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr
Economists $115,440/yr
View all 9 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Economics at Other Schools

Harvard University ($103,993) Princeton University ($103,041) Duke University ($98,649) Stanford University ($98,104) Dartmouth College ($94,675) University of Chicago ($92,075) Amherst College ($90,568) Claremont McKenna College ($89,505)

Other Majors at Pitzer College

Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($21,570)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Pitzer College's Economics program score?
A score of 54/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Pitzer College trails the majority of Economics programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Economics to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Economics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →