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. We've also included details on how UF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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UF was ranked #57 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 Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Florida handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 300 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in economics from UF. This makes it the #42 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,380 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,884 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UF, economics students borrow a median amount of $15,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,813.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at UF is $213 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UF paid an average of $856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $149 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,477 | $25,694 |
| Fees | $1,904 | $2,965 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,500 | $11,500 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,670 | $3,670 |
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The economics program at UF awarded 277 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 62% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 22 |
UF 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 UF Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from UF. About 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UF are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Florida with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Florida.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 453 |
| Anthropology | 186 |
| Sociology | 167 |
| Geography & Cartography | 100 |
| International Relations & National Security | 3 |
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