by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Emory ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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Emory was ranked #49 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 44 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Economics Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Emory University handed out 178 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 133 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in economics from Emory. This makes it the #33 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 Emory is $71,340. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $51,722 for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Emory paid an average of $2,497 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,920 | $59,920 |
| Fees | $854 | $854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,972 | $18,972 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,626 | $2,626 |
Learn more about Emory tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 178 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Emory. Of these graduates, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 87 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Emory 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 Emory Online Learning page.
Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from Emory make a median salary of $69,551 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a master's degree in economics from Emory. About 65% of these graduates were women and the other 35% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Emory University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Emory University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 85 |
| Anthropology | 61 |
| Sociology | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| General Social Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.