# Hampden-Sydney College: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Hampden-Sydney, VA. IPEDS 232256, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/hampden-sydney-college/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $52,087
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,835 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,970 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in VA: 2 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Business Economics at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $95,271 | not reported | $24,953 | 86% |
| Hampden-Sydney College | $87,835 | $26,970 | $22,400 | 62% |
| Old Dominion University | $71,406 | not reported | $14,638 | 46% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $64,164 | $21,500 | $23,433 | 63% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage not reported metro, $117,580 VA, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage not reported metro, $126,510 VA, $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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