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Economics in Georgia

Economics Schools in Georgia

In 2022-2023, 608 students earned their Economics degrees in GA.

An Economics major is the 43rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Georgia

Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 109
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Georgia, a economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of economics majors in Georgia is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 30.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Georgia

35,450 people in the state and 1,144,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to economics.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Georgia

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $101,590, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Georgia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 26 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years.

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Emory University

Atlanta
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
13,997 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,142. 56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,266. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 90% of the teachers are full time.

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Economics Careers in GA

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title GA Job Growth GA Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 29% $61,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to economics.

Major Annual Graduates in GA
International Relations & Security 62
Political Science & Government 57
Sociology 49
Anthropology 37
Geography & Cartography 28
General Social Sciences 27
Urban Studies 26
Other Social Sciences 25

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View Nationwide Economics Report

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