Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Georgia Southern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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During the most recent reporting year, Georgia Southern University handed out 2 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University report a median salary of $46,838 a year. This is lower than $58,179, the median for all majors at Georgia Southern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,371 | $16,200 |
| Fees | $1,534 | $1,534 |
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Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Georgia Southern University were men.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia Southern University were Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at Georgia Southern University were White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia Southern University with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Georgia Southern University.
The economics program at Georgia Southern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Economics | 5 |
Georgia Southern University granted 5 degrees in applied economics in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%). Some of these were earned through distance education.