Georgia · Business/Managerial Economics

Best Business/Managerial Economics institutions in Georgia, ranked by earnings

The Business/Managerial Economics program focuses on applying economic methods to enhance organizational decision-making processes. It equips students with the tools to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and…

Institutions
9
offering CIP 52.06
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
320
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$49,368
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
5
College Scorecard
Median net price
$36,717
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
57%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Economists
$141,820
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 5 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Georgia
Athens Public · Bachelor's degree
$53,09417790%$22,419
2Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw Public · Bachelor's degree
$51,9322752%$22,250
3Georgia State University
Atlanta Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,3685053%$19,500
4Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville Public · Bachelor's degree
$49,1871564%
5Georgia Southern University
Statesboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$39,2331555%$29,580

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Economists (SOC 19-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+1.2%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~900
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$115,440
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingMathematicsReading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWriting

What Economists earn in Georgia

Jobs in Georgia
340
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$141,820
median $127,220
Best-paying metro
$143,060
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

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avg · 40,430 jobs
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$141,820 avg · 340 jobs
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
$121,330 avg · 340 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Business/Managerial Economics programs in Georgia.

Which Business/Managerial Economics program in Georgia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), University of Georgia tops the list at $53,094. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Economists earn in Georgia?+

The average annual wage for Economists in Georgia is $141,820 (median $127,220), across about 340 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Business/Managerial Economics program?+

The Business/Managerial Economics program focuses on applying economic methods to enhance organizational decision-making processes. It equips students with the tools to analyze the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, mathematics, reading comprehension, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Economists?+

The national job outlook is about +1.2% growth with around 900 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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