# Utah State University: Economics (bachelor's)

Logan, UT. IPEDS 230728, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/utah-state-university/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $60,472
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $85,136 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,250 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in UT: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the UT median for this major (3 colleges, $85,136): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,647

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.63 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $85,136 minus $38,580 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in UT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,057 | $55,824 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $12,803 | $59,278 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $13,521 | $62,602 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $16,094 | $74,515 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $19,169 | $88,752 | 1.9 years |

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

## Economics at UT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham Young University | $95,227 | $11,000 | $15,564 | 81% |
| Utah State University | $85,136 | $15,250 | $14,936 | 59% |
| University of Utah | $84,146 | $16,642 | $16,200 | 65% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $72,870 Logan, UT-ID, $76,330 UT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $61,540 Logan, UT-ID, $62,630 UT, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $79,880 Logan, UT-ID, $108,090 UT, $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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