by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #383 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 383 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Florida | 10 of 12 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level available for economics at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 316 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $56,091 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $25,111 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 12 |
