Economics at Florida State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at Florida State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 256 economics graduations were recorded at Florida State University.
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Studying Online at Florida State University
Many students take online classes at Florida State University. Of 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Florida State University
Rankings can help you compare Florida State University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 70 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 70 |
| Best Value | Florida | #7 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #61 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #107 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Florida State University
Students who complete Florida State University’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $41,467 |
| 2 years | $43,668 |
| 3 years | $52,070 |
| 4 years | $61,738 |
| 5 years | $73,771 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from Florida State University earn a median of $61,738, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from Florida State University is $17,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at Florida State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Florida State University are 25% women (64) and 75% men (192).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Florida State University
Of the 227 bachelor’s economics graduates at Florida State University, 25% were women (56) and 75% were men (171).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 62 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University, above the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Florida State University
Of the 26 master’s economics graduates at Florida State University, 31% were women (8) and 69% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Florida State University, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Florida State University
Of the 3 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Florida State University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Florida State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Florida State University
This Economics program at Florida State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Economics | 17 |
| Quantitative Economics | 239 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Florida State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.