Economics at University of Florida
If you plan to study Economics, take a look at what University of Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 356 economics degrees were awarded at University of Florida.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of Florida’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Florida | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 70 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #11 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 70 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Florida
Those who finish University of Florida’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 | $45,380 |
| 2 years | $48,265 |
| 3 years | $57,355 |
| 4 years | $72,775 |
| 5 years | $79,677 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Florida take home a median $72,775, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Economics graduates from University of Florida comes in at $15,851.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Economics graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at University of Florida are 37% women (130) and 63% men (226).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 318 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at University of Florida, 37% were women (117) and 63% were men (201).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 146 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 84 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 32 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 44% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 29 master’s economics graduates at University of Florida, 31% were women (9) and 69% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Florida, higher than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Florida
Among the 9 doctoral economics graduates at University of Florida, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Florida
The Economics program at University of Florida offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 318 |
| Quantitative Economics | 38 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, 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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