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General Economics Schools in Florida

1,418 students earned General Economics degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Economics major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,332
Master’s Degree 79
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.4%
  • White: 43.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.6%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Florida

There are 24,210 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Florida

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $105,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
330 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This public school has an average net price of $5,135. The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

271 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,061 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. This public school has an average net price of $8,346.

#4

University of Miami

Coral Gables
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami. This private school has an average net price of $46,098. 72% of students get financical aid.

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,401 after graduation. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#8

Rollins College

Winter Park
25 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
3,104 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

An average student at UT will pay a net price of $32,440. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. It takes the average student 4.18 years to graduate.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 69%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at FGCU.

General Economics Careers in FL

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Managers 17% $90,740
Economics Professors 17% $100,530
Economists 13% $90,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Applied Economics 24
Other Economics 1

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