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Economics at Georgia State University

85 Bachelor's Degrees
25 Master's Degrees
18 Doctor's Degrees
The Economics major is part of the social sciences program at Georgia State University.

We'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. Also, learn how Georgia State ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.

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Economics Degrees Available at Georgia State

Georgia State Economics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #183 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools 47
Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools 90
Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools 96
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 164
Best Economics Schools 183

Popularity of Economics at Georgia State

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in economics from Georgia State. This makes it the #50 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Economics Graduates from Georgia State Make?

$40,598 Bachelor's Median Salary
$57,518 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Economics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Georgia State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,598 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Economics Graduates from Georgia State Have?

$22,994 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Economics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, economics students borrow a median amount of $22,994 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 $39,273.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Georgia State is $184 per month.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Economics from Georgia State Cost?

$8,478 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$15,550 Average Student Debt

Georgia State Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Georgia State paid an average of $933 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $7,158 $22,389
Fees $1,320 $1,320
Books and Supplies $2,000 $2,000
On Campus Room and Board $16,328 $16,328
On Campus Other Expenses $4,662 $4,662

Learn more about Georgia State tuition and fees.

Georgia State Economics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Georgia State. About 61% were men and 39% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in economics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 9
Black or African American 34
Hispanic or Latino 13
White 21
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 5

Does Georgia State Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Economics?

Online degrees for the Georgia State economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Georgia State Online Learning page.

Salary of Economics Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's economics program at Georgia State make a median salary of $57,518. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.

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Georgia State Economics Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from Georgia State. About 61% were men and 39% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in economics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 18
Non-Resident Aliens 13
Other Races 0

Economics Student Diversity at Georgia State

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Georgia State University.

Majors Similar to Economics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 251
Sociology 124
Anthropology 42
Urban Studies 42
Geography & Cartography 20

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