by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Georgia State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Georgia State University highly for economics, coming in at #454 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 454 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Georgia | 9 of 10 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 67 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at Georgia State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Georgia State University handed out 75 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Georgia State University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 63 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 361 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Georgia State University report a median salary of $62,063 a year. This is below $63,047, the median for all majors at Georgia State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Georgia State University, economics students borrow a median amount of $28,500 in student loans. This is above $26,252, the typical median for all majors at Georgia State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,158 | $23,520 |
| Fees | $1,320 | $1,320 |
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Among recent graduates, 56% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Georgia State University are Black or African American. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Georgia State University conferred 4 bachelor’s completions in international economics in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Georgia State University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 11 |
