Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

CIP 45.06

$42,349Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,075Median earnings 4 years after
$79,677Median earnings 5 years after
$15,000Median federal debt
335Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Florida earn a median of $42,349 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $15,000, about 35% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
The University of Tampa
Tampa
$54,284$26,937
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton
$48,632$18,000
University of Central Florida
Orlando
$47,743$18,750
University of South Florida
Tampa
$47,351$18,649
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers
$47,344$11,472
Florida State University
Tallahassee
$47,304$16,750
Florida International University
Miami
$42,314$19,250
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$42,129$16,101
University of North Florida
Jacksonville
$41,519—
Rollins College
Winter Park
$36,115$24,894

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Florida make?

The median salary is $42,349 one year after graduation and $79,677 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $15,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.