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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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.
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.
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.
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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Georgia State is $184 per month.
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 | |
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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 |
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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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 9 |
Black or African American | 34 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 21 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 5 |
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.
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.
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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 18 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Georgia State University.
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 251 |
Sociology | 124 |
Anthropology | 42 |
Urban Studies | 42 |
Geography & Cartography | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.