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. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at UGA was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 26% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from UGA. This makes it the #183 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 UGA is $49,725. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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Of the 98 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from UGA in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from UGA in 2022, 54% were men and 46% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Georgia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 246 |
| Political Science & Government | 239 |
| Sociology | 89 |
| Geography & Cartography | 63 |
| Anthropology | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.