Economics at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin • Doctoral
Median Earnings
$136,278
Graduates earn above the national average for this program
Earnings Comparison
This School
$136,278
Economics
National Average
$111,306
All schools, same program
School Average
$67,974
All programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison
Program Details
Doctoral
Credential Level
28
Completers (IPEDS)
136
Schools Offering
Debt & ROI
$136,278
Median Earnings
Economics at Other Schools
| School | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| University of California-San Diego | $187,289 | — |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison (this school) | $136,278 | — |
| University of Oregon | $84,653 | — |
| University of California-Irvine | $78,971 | — |
| George Mason University | $69,338 | — |
Other Programs at University of Wisconsin-Madison
| Program | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $157,542 | — |
| Real Estate | $146,392 | — |
| Marketing | $144,748 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | $142,156 | $50,847 |
| Economics (current) | $136,278 | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $130,220 | $127,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $120,214 | — |
| Computer Engineering | $117,059 | — |
| Engineering, General | $116,436 | $41,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $111,428 | — |
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.