# Beloit College: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Beloit, WI. IPEDS 238333, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/beloit-college/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,111
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,668 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,503

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,668 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,176 | $63,436 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,482 | $68,895 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $18,028 | $75,357 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $22,781 | $95,225 | 2.0 years |
| 110k+ | $27,871 | $116,501 | 2.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Economics at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit College | $84,668 | $27,000 | $21,526 | 71% |
| Marquette University | $81,897 | $24,500 | $31,487 | 83% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $92,990 Janesville-Beloit, WI, $98,780 WI, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $91,710 Janesville-Beloit, WI, $97,820 WI, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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