# University of Florida: Economics (bachelor's)

Gainesville, FL. IPEDS 134130, CIP 45.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-florida/majors/economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $42,349
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,075 (U.S. median for this major: $79,489 across 368 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $15,851 (U.S. median $22,907)
- Rank in FL: 2 of 9 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Economics at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | $92,998 | $17,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| University of Florida | $89,075 | $15,851 | $6,541 | 91% |
| University of Central Florida | $76,360 | $25,750 | $10,411 | 78% |
| University of North Florida | $75,014 | $14,000 | $10,154 | 69% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $74,056 | $25,111 | $8,752 | 63% |
| Florida State University | $73,527 | $17,625 | $11,297 | 86% |
| Florida International University | $70,022 | $21,500 | $9,288 | 74% |
| Rollins College | $68,194 | $26,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| University of South Florida | $67,007 | $22,925 | $9,812 | 77% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $58,730 Gainesville, FL, $60,410 FL, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage $70,920 Gainesville, FL, $75,450 FL, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $109,800 Gainesville, FL, $115,820 FL, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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