Economics Degree

The economics program at University of North Florida 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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University of North Florida

325 NW Turner Davis Dr, Madison, FL

UNF is a public school that has a large number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jacksonville, FL, in a predominantly urban area. About 16,000 students enroll at University of North Florida yearly.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Very common scores among students admitted to University of North Florida are within the range of 23 to 26 on the ACT, or 1560 to 1830 on the SAT exam. University of North Florida admits about 50% of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 32% enrolled. More information regarding admissions can be found at unf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $5,600, while nonresidents pay $19,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $5,300. UNF may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of North Florida Ospreys participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.unf.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

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

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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

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