by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #327 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 118 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 305 |
| Best Economics Schools | 327 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in economics from FAU. This makes it the #70 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $48,632. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from FAU. About 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 9 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FAU, about 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 147 |
| Sociology | 106 |
| Geography & Cartography | 48 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.