Economics Degree

The economics program at The University of Tampa prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer economics degrees.

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The University of Tampa

3319 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL

The University of Tampa provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Tampa, Florida and operated as a private institution. Nearly 6,400 students enroll at UT per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school earn an SAT score between 1450 - 1720, or an ACT score in a range of 21 - 25. This school has an acceptance rate of around 53% of which only 22% decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at ut.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $26,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,200 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

UT has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Rowing (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.ut.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Tampa offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Economists

Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $63.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $131530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).