by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 #284 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 142 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #20 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 Georgia State is $32,490. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Georgia State make a median salary of $52,060. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,388.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Georgia State, economics students borrow a median amount of $28,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Georgia State is $184 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Georgia State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from Georgia State. About 56% were men and 44% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Georgia State in 2021, 44% were men and 56% 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 |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 247 |
| Sociology | 163 |
| Anthropology | 54 |
| Urban Studies | 24 |
| Geography & Cartography | 8 |
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