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 FGCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #444 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,894 a year. This is less than $45,868, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, economics students borrow a median amount of $12,754 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 Florida Gulf Coast University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from FGCU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in economics.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 9 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Political Science & Government | 37 |
Sociology | 13 |
Anthropology | 10 |
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