by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #421 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #13 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in economics from FAU. This makes it the #70 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,236 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
Graduates of the master's economics program at FAU make a median salary of $47,548. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,388.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,111 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Florida Atlantic University.
The economics program at FAU awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 64% of these degrees went to men with the other 36% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 18 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Geography & Cartography | 39 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
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