by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Emory came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Emory University handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 34 students received their master’s degree in economics from Emory. This makes it the #33 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Emory is $55,058. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,868 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Emory, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Emory University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Emory. Of these graduates, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 34 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Emory, about 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 121 |
| Sociology | 70 |
| Anthropology | 62 |
| International Relations & National Security | 27 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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