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Economics Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,443 students earned their Economics degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 34th most popular major in the state out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,333
Master’s Degree 103
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.4%
  • White: 43.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 5.9%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Florida

There are 59,160 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Florida

In this state, economics grads earn an average of $99,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer 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

This public school has an average net price of $5,135. In their early career, UF grads earn an average salary of $51,324. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. 96% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,307 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#4

University of Miami

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,298. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,006 a year. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF. The student loan default rate is 3.70% which is lower than average. A typical student attending UCF will pay a net price of $8,618.

#8

Rollins College

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,079 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,360 after graduation. An average student at UT will pay a net price of $32,440. The average student takes 4.18 years to complete their degree at UT.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Graduates earn an average $41,109 after graduation.

Economics Careers in FL

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 36% $55,960
Survey Researchers 18% $0
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 economics.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Political Science & Government 2,532
Sociology 1,076
Criminology 933
International Relations & Security 879
General Social Sciences 606
Anthropology 541
Geography & Cartography 137
Other Social Sciences 10

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