# University of Maryland-College Park: Economics (bachelor's)

College Park, MD. IPEDS 163286, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $58,650
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $83,880 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,097 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in MD: 2 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MD median for this major (7 colleges, $76,509): +$7,371
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,391

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $83,880 minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,962 | $12,322 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $6,051 | $25,172 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,273 | $42,736 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $18,250 | $75,920 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $26,691 | $111,035 | 2.4 years |

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

## Economics at MD colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | $128,882 | $12,494 | $18,809 | 94% |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $83,880 | $20,097 | $15,678 | 89% |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $79,729 | $21,920 | $16,467 | 70% |
| Towson University | $76,509 | $18,838 | $17,413 | 70% |
| Washington College | $75,674 | $27,000 | $27,898 | 65% |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $71,252 | $24,946 | $18,441 | 70% |
| Goucher College | $51,727 | $25,000 | $22,470 | 57% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,300 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $78,670 MD, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $87,160 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $76,370 MD, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $132,200 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $136,370 MD, $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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