Economics at McDaniel College
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Maryland
Economics bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Maryland (16 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniel College | $51,483* | — | $25,000* | — |
| Johns Hopkins University | $78,181* | $108,040 | $12,494* | 0.16 |
| University of Maryland-College Park | $58,650* | $72,814 | $20,097* | 0.34 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | $54,859* | $68,275 | $21,920* | 0.40 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | $51,483* | $61,048 | $24,946* | 0.48 |
| Towson University | $50,910* | $60,328 | $18,838* | 0.37 |
| National Median | $51,722* | — | $22,816* | 0.44 |
Other Economics Programs in Maryland
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Maryland schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore | $63,340 | $78,181 | $12,494 |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | $11,505 | $58,650 | $20,097 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore | $12,952 | $54,859 | $21,920 |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City | $15,236 | $51,483 | $24,946 |
| Towson University Towson | $11,306 | $50,910 | $18,838 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At McDaniel College, approximately 34% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 7 similar programs in MD. Actual outcomes may vary.