Economics at University of Evansville

In Indiana, economics programs show substantial variation in early outcomes, from mid-$50,000s to over $76,000 for Notre Dame graduates. Based on comparable programs across the state, University of Evansville's economics degree appears to position students near the middle of this range—roughly $58,000 in estimated first-year earnings puts it slightly above the national benchmark but tracking with state medians. The estimated $26,938 in debt is manageable by most standards, resulting in a debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5, which means total borrowing stays below half of that first year's salary.

The challenge here is that we're working entirely from estimates, since this program's actual graduate sample is too small for the Department of Education to report publicly. That could signal a small, perhaps more personalized program, but it also means there's no direct evidence of how University of Evansville's specific economics graduates fare. The state median suggests solid potential—Indiana's economics programs generally perform well—but individual schools vary by $20,000 or more in first-year outcomes.

For families weighing this investment, the estimated numbers suggest reasonable financial viability if they hold true. The debt load won't dominate early-career budgets. But given the lack of school-specific data, it's worth understanding exactly what sets this program apart—faculty connections, internship pipelines, or career placement support—since those factors could determine whether outcomes land closer to Ball State's $56,000 or push toward Purdue and IU's $59,000 range.