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Economics at University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,153/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (56% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (293,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.2x earnings multiple (5.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #214 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	$670K	$652K	$575K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.2x	9.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.3x	5.2x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	66%	60%	41%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$58,236

Out-of-state: $125,916 (5.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$84,432

-45% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$68,786

52% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,153 per year, Economics graduates from University of Mary Washington earn below the $53,966 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 11.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 56% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #214 out of 351 programs, University of Mary Washington's financial outcomes for Economics trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $45,153 to $68,786 over five years (52% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Mary Washington

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Mary Washington prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 3,504 students in Fredericksburg, VA.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Economics teachers, postsecondary $119,980/yr

Economists $115,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Mary Washington's Economics program score?

A score of 64/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but University of Mary Washington 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.

Why are Economics earnings lower at University of Mary Washington?

Lower starting pay at University of Mary Washington may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →