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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Georgia. With 641 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 15 schools in Georgia to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

Check out the economics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Georgia.

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Our 2023 rankings named Emory University the most popular school in Georgia for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 46% of the economics majors at the school.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 85 students majoring in economics at Georgia State, 61% are male and 39% are female.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Georgia State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,462. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $184.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Georgia helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Georgia. UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.

About 46% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 54% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Georgia. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

Women make up 34% of the economics majors at the school.

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#5

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Spelman College is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Spelman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $1,398.

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#6

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Morehouse is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $888, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#7

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of Lookout Mountain, Covenant is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 57% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 43% are male.

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#8

Mercer University

Macon, GA

With a ranking of #8, Mercer University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Mercer is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.

About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#9

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. University of West Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the fringe town of Carrollton.

About 25% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 75% are male.

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#10

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA

Wesleyan College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Wesleyan College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Macon.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,443
Tennessee 436
Louisiana 206
Virginia 1,327
North Carolina 1,245
West Virginia 42
Alabama 107
Mississippi 63
South Carolina 316
Arkansas 103
Kentucky 221

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 15 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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