Economics at Goldey-Beacom College

When small schools like Goldey-Beacom produce modest graduating cohorts in Economics, we're left estimating outcomes based on what similar programs produce nationally. The estimated first-year earnings of $51,722 fall below Delaware's median of $55,905 for Economics bachelor's degrees—a gap worth noting since nearby University of Delaware reports that higher figure. The estimated $24,102 in debt sits close to both state and national norms, yielding a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47.

The uncertainty here matters more than usual. Delaware has only three schools offering Economics degrees, so the state benchmark itself is limited. Goldey-Beacom's relatively high admission rate (77%) and significant Pell population (39%) suggest they may serve students with different pre-college preparation than Delaware's flagship university, which could affect post-graduation outcomes. Without actual earnings data for this specific program, you can't know whether Goldey-Beacom's Economics graduates match, exceed, or fall short of these comparable-program estimates.

If you're comparing offers, press the school's career services office for concrete placement data: where do their Economics graduates actually land jobs, and at what salaries? The estimated numbers suggest reasonable affordability, but with a degree this common—808 programs nationally—the school's network and internship connections in Wilmington's financial corridor matter as much as the curriculum itself.