# Saint Michael's College: Economics (bachelor's)

Colchester, VT. IPEDS 231059, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-michaels-college/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,211
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,447 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in VT: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the VT median for this major (3 colleges, $82,447): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,958

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,447 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,825 | $52,582 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $9,940 | $40,754 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,384 | $75,374 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $26,586 | $109,003 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $34,539 | $141,610 | 3.4 years |

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

## Economics at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlebury College | $123,477 | $19,500 | $31,483 | 91% |
| Saint Michael's College | $82,447 | $24,500 | $25,239 | 73% |
| University of Vermont | $69,416 | $23,875 | $19,343 | 79% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,100 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $76,220 VT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $74,690 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $74,880 VT, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $131,820 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $127,070 VT, $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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