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 USF Tampa ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #133 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 179 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in economics from USF Tampa. This makes it the #91 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #97 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 USF Tampa is $37,675. 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 USF Tampa, economics students borrow a median amount of $22,925 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at USF Tampa is $250 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 179 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from USF Tampa. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in economics from USF Tampa. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 189 |
| General Social Sciences | 158 |
| Anthropology | 110 |
| International Relations & National Security | 75 |
| Sociology | 70 |
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