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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 78 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 72 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from UGA. This makes it the #183 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 UGA is $47,719. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, economics students borrow a median amount of $16,924 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 University of Georgia.
Of the 78 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UGA in 2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UGA in 2021 were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 286 |
| Political Science & Government | 242 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 47 |
| Anthropology | 46 |
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