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. Also, learn how USF Tampa ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at USF Tampa was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 104 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Florida - Main Campus handed out 158 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 179 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in economics from USF Tampa. This makes it the #91 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa is $47,351. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at USF Tampa, economics students borrow a median amount of $28,617 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 $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at USF Tampa is $250 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USF Tampa was $577 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $214 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,559 | $15,473 |
| Fees | $1,851 | $1,851 |
| Books and Supplies | $770 | $770 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,595 | $13,595 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,850 |
Learn more about USF Tampa tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 158 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from USF Tampa. About 27% of these graduates were women and the other 73% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the USF Tampa economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USF Tampa Online Learning page.
Of the 9 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USF Tampa, about 89% were men and 11% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USF Tampa are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Florida - Main Campus with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of South Florida - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 186 |
| General Social Sciences | 99 |
| International Relations & National Security | 94 |
| Anthropology | 76 |
| Sociology | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.