Economics at Weber State University

Weber State's economics bachelor's tracks closely with what other Utah programs produce, with estimated first-year earnings of $61,902 placing it in the competitive middle of the state's offerings. That figure comes from the median of four Utah economics programs and sits comfortably above the national median of $51,722. With estimated debt of $21,650—derived from similar institutions nationally—graduates would carry a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.35, meaning roughly four months of gross income to cover total educational borrowing.

The challenge here is visibility. The Department of Education suppresses this program's actual data due to small graduate cohorts, which means we're looking at peer program outcomes rather than Weber State's specific track record. The estimated earnings align with what University of Utah ($64,386) and Utah State ($60,472) actually report, suggesting Weber State likely produces comparable results. However, the estimated debt figure warrants scrutiny—it's based on national data for similar institutions, while actual Utah economics programs report a median debt of just $15,250. If Weber State graduates carry closer to that lower state figure, the value proposition improves considerably.

For families weighing this option, the economics fundamentals look sound based on peer performance, but request specific placement and salary data directly from Weber State's career services. The gap between estimated and actual Utah debt levels could mean the difference between a solid investment and an excellent one.