by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how FAU compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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FAU ranks competitively among schools offering economics. In particular, it placed #413 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Florida | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in Florida | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Value Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| College Major Best Value | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $56,091 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, economics graduates take on a median debt of $25,111 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Florida Atlantic University.