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. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #196 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #6 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 124 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in economics from FIU. This makes it the #107 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $35,382. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 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 International University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 148 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from FIU. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of economics master's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| International Relations & National Security | 317 |
| Sociology | 105 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
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