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Economics in Georgia

Economics Schools in Georgia

608 Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Economics is the 41st most popular major out of a total 292 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 463
Master’s Degree 109
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

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: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 30.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.6%
  • Other Races: 3.6%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Georgia

In this state, there are 35,450 people employed in jobs related to an economics degree, compared to 1,144,130 nationwide.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Georgia

Economics grads earn an average of $101,590 in the state and $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
13,997 Total Students

56% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,142.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
36,360 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,202. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

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81 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,147 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
39,771 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,588. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate.

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#5

Spelman College

Atlanta
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
2,207 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#6

Morehouse College

Atlanta
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,152 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,836. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

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#7

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
911 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.10 years. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,627. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
13,419 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending University of West Georgia will pay a net price of $16,374. 96% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
779 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Wesleyan College will pay a net price of $13,631. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

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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

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

Major Annual Graduates in GA
Political Science & Government 1,199
Sociology 766
International Relations & Security 505
Anthropology 233
Geography & Cartography 95
General Social Sciences 51
Sociology & Anthropology 50
Other Social Sciences 29

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