Economics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
If you plan to study Economics, consider the program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is located in Atlanta, GA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 75 economics degrees were granted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Among 53,363 students, 25,257 (47%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,292 (8%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Georgia | #1 of 10 |
| Best Value | Georgia | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 70 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #7 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #51 of 463 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Economics graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus are 40% women (30) and 60% men (45).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 46 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 39% were women (18) and 61% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Among the 24 master’s economics degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 42% were women (10) and 58% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Of the 2 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
This Economics program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Quantitative Economics | 70 |
| Development Economics | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
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