# Emory University: Economics (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139658, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/emory-university/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,340
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $111,631 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,000 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in GA: 1 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (7 colleges, $79,456): +$32,175
- Versus the U.S. median: +$32,142

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $111,631 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,363 | $30,262 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,220 | $37,894 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $11,237 | $46,184 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $13,821 | $56,804 | under 1 year |
| 110k+ | $53,018 | $217,904 | 2.8 years |

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

## Economics at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $111,631 | $21,000 | $22,585 | 91% |
| Morehouse College | $84,816 | $27,000 | $39,013 | 59% |
| University of Georgia | $82,438 | $16,924 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Spelman College | $79,456 | $27,000 | $38,967 | 79% |
| Covenant College | $62,761 | not reported | $26,265 | 72% |
| Georgia State University | $58,344 | $28,500 | $15,931 | 53% |
| University of West Georgia | $56,681 | $25,250 | $12,786 | 44% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $79,030 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,850 GA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $108,940 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $104,340 GA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% 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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