The Philosophy, Politics & Economics (PPE) major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU⢠to find programs that match your goals.
Within Economics, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Economics, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry â 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) ⢠Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Foresters SOC: 19-1032 Occupation: Foresters | $70,660 | 9,650 | N/A | N/A |
Economists SOC: 19-3011 Occupation: Economists | $115,440 | 15,880 | N/A | N/A |
Political Scientists SOC: 19-3094 Occupation: Political Scientists | $139,380 | 5,950 | N/A | N/A |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Forest and Conservation Technicians SOC: 19-4071 Occupation: Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,310 | 31,080 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) ⢠Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,660 | 9,650 |
| 2023 | $67,330 | 9,450 |
| 2022 | $64,220 | 9,430 |
| 2021 | $64,110 | 9,500 |
| 2020 | $63,980 | 9,360 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,310 | 31,080 |
| 2023 | $51,880 | 28,740 |
| 2022 | $41,520 | 29,120 |
| 2021 | $39,290 | 30,440 |
| 2020 | $38,940 | 30,150 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,830 | 1,310 |
| 2023 | $101,650 | 1,260 |
| 2022 | $96,500 | 1,270 |
| 2021 | $82,330 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | $87,400 | 1,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,330 | 29,530 |
| 2023 | $57,320 | 27,150 |
| 2022 | $54,490 | 27,670 |
| 2021 | $48,640 | 25,770 |
| 2020 | $50,080 | 22,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,680 | 5,630 |
| 2023 | $33,940 | 5,750 |
| 2022 | $32,270 | 6,080 |
| 2021 | $30,550 | 6,300 |
| 2020 | $30,640 | 6,490 |