U.S. median for this major: $79,489.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,907.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Economics at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Economics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | $92,998 | $17,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $89,075 | $15,851 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | University of Central Florida | $76,360 | $25,750 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 4 | University of North Florida | $75,014 | $14,000 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 5 | Florida Atlantic University | $74,056 | $25,111 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 6 | Florida State University | $73,527 | $17,625 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 7 | Florida International University | $70,022 | $21,500 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 8 | Rollins College | $68,194 | $26,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 9 | University of South Florida | $67,007 | $22,925 | $9,812 | 77% |
13 more Florida colleges offer Economics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Economics graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Data Scientists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +34.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Marketing$62,906
- Business Administration$62,058
- Accounting$77,465
- Finance$70,078
FAU Economics questions
How much do FAU Economics graduates earn?
Economics graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $74,056 four years after graduating and $48,632 one year after. The U.S. median for Economics graduates across 368 colleges is $79,489.
How much debt do FAU Economics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Economics graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $25,111, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,907.
Where does FAU rank for Economics in Florida?
Of 9 Florida colleges reporting Economics graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 5th. The highest is University of Miami at $92,998.
What jobs do Economics graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,410 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include market research analysts and marketing specialists and data scientists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Economics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/economics (College Scorecard and BLS data).