# Gonzaga University: Economics (bachelor's)

Spokane, WA. IPEDS 235316, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/gonzaga-university/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,845
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $74,061 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,500 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in WA: 6 of 10 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (10 colleges, $77,572): -$3,511
- Versus the U.S. median: -$5,428

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $74,061 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,833 | $85,832 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $23,112 | $95,221 | 2.8 years |
| 48-75k | $25,106 | $103,437 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $33,949 | $139,870 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $42,668 | $175,792 | 5.2 years |

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

## Economics at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | $88,799 | $15,000 | $18,476 | 54% |
| Whitman College | $88,393 | $17,500 | $33,313 | 81% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $87,239 | $14,166 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $87,239 | $14,166 | $10,163 | 63% |
| University of Puget Sound | $81,082 | $26,031 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Gonzaga University | $74,061 | $22,500 | $35,119 | 86% |
| Washington State University | $70,215 | $25,656 | $14,971 | 61% |
| Seattle Pacific University | $66,787 | $26,835 | $24,488 | 62% |
| Western Washington University | $64,123 | $19,000 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Eastern Washington University | $60,954 | $21,809 | $13,886 | 44% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $99,410 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $70,390 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $95,120 WA, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $117,250 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $163,350 WA, $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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