Economics at Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas • Bachelor's
Median Earnings
$74,491
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$74,491
Economics
National Average
$64,921
All schools, same program
School Average
$77,193
All programs at Southern Methodist University
Program Details
Bachelor's
Credential Level
165
Completers (IPEDS)
777
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$18,625
Median Debt
0.25
Debt-to-Earnings
(Favorable)
$155/mo
Est. Monthly Payment
$74,491
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $153,139 | $13,187 |
| University of Chicago | $127,832 | $13,395 |
| Amherst College | $127,636 | $16,662 |
| Stanford University | $127,416 | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $125,816 | $14,621 |
| Middlebury College | $125,751 | $19,500 |
| Yale University | $125,006 | $12,562 |
| Harvard University | $124,570 | $6,617 |
| Dartmouth College | $118,120 | $18,132 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $117,355 | $25,000 |
Other Programs at Southern Methodist University
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $138,572 | $70,114 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $131,920 | $85,733 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $129,447 | $98,182 |
| Marketing | $127,373 | — |
| Systems Engineering | $120,931 | — |
| Law | $120,122 | $145,569 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $116,281 | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $115,381 | $95,275 |
| Information Science/Studies | $115,112 | $52,712 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,839 | $19,439 |
About the Data
Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023). Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.
Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.