# The University of the South: Economics (bachelor's)

Sewanee, TN. IPEDS 221519, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-university-of-the-south/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,532
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $87,762 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,798 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in TN: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TN median for this major (5 colleges, $82,950): +$4,812
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,273

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.12 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $87,762 minus $34,518 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,485 | $43,198 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,704 | $44,100 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $17,746 | $73,114 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $22,563 | $92,960 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $38,762 | $159,699 | 3.0 years |

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

## Economics at TN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $140,337 | $12,424 | $15,846 | 94% |
| The University of the South | $87,762 | $24,798 | $27,872 | 80% |
| Rhodes College | $82,950 | $19,500 | $28,585 | 85% |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $67,902 | $21,650 | $18,976 | 74% |
| Middle Tennessee State University | $42,701 | not reported | $13,359 | 54% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage not reported metro, $61,860 TN, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage not reported metro, $69,790 TN, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage not reported metro, $100,330 TN, $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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