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Economics Schools in Georgia

667 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Economics is the 7th most popular major out of a total 25 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Georgia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 533
Master’s Degree 97
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

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: 9.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
  • White: 36.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.8%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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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 10 colleges in Georgia that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Emory University

Atlanta
167 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
14,779 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid. An average student at Emory will pay a net price of $25,424. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Emory.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
36,973 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,468 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 75% are considered full time.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,118 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UGA. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students get financical aid.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
43,859 Total Students

90% of the teachers are full time. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $14,820.

#5

Spelman College

Atlanta
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,417 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Spelman. The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#6

Morehouse College

Atlanta
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,554 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average.

#7

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
914 Total Students

In their early career, Covenant grads earn an average salary of $37,290. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,009 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
12,687 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 94% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,654 a year.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
734 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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
Economists 10% $104,200
Managers 9% $109,920

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