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Economics Schools in Georgia

123 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 102
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 20
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 20
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.3%
  • White: 41.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 34.1%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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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
54% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at Georgia State. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#3

Emory University

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

An average student at Emory will pay a net price of $22,597. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
26,949 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,257. The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA.

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
Economics Professors 13% $83,720
Survey Researchers 10% $0
Economists 10% $104,200
Managers 9% $109,920

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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