# University of Rhode Island: Economics (bachelor's)

Kingston, RI. IPEDS 217484, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,444
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $77,225 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,375 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in RI: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the RI median for this major (4 colleges, $86,408): -$9,183
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,264

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $77,225 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in RI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,368 | $60,633 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $12,923 | $54,535 | 1.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,803 | $75,129 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $23,394 | $98,723 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $28,460 | $120,101 | 3.2 years |

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

## Economics at RI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University | $124,508 | $13,000 | $25,184 | 96% |
| Providence College | $95,590 | $26,000 | $48,523 | 86% |
| University of Rhode Island | $77,225 | $23,375 | $21,440 | 73% |
| Salve Regina University | $66,226 | not reported | $36,967 | 77% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $92,110 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $92,610 RI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $83,960 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $86,240 RI, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $102,440 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, $102,440 RI, $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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