by our College Data Analytics Team
[Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their economics graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying economics schools.
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Below are the schools whose economics graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Emory University, our #1 for economics graduate salaries in Georgia. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Early-career economics graduates from Emory University make a median of around $104,633 per year.
Spelman College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying economics schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Spelman College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career economics graduates from Spelman College make a median of around $81,070 per year.
University Of Georgia produces some of the highest-paid graduates in economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Economics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of about $80,203 a year early in their careers.
Georgia Southern University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying economics schools. Located in the town of Statesboro, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Students who complete the economics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,451.
Morehouse College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying economics schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career economics graduates from Morehouse College make a median of around $82,027 per year.
Georgia State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying economics schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a public institution. Economics graduates of Georgia State University earn a median of about $72,816 a year early in their careers.
University Of West Georgia placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for economics. University Of West Georgia is a public school located in the town of Carrollton. Early-career economics graduates from University Of West Georgia make a median of around $58,939 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their economics graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 7 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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