Economics at Texas A&M University-College Station
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Texas A&M University-College Station. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas A&M University-College Station is in College Station, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 483 economics degrees were granted at Texas A&M University-College Station.
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Online & Distance Learning at Texas A&M University-College Station
Online coursework is an option at Texas A&M University-College Station. Among 78,321 students, 4,350 (6%) studied exclusively online and 26,832 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Texas A&M University-College Station
Use these rankings to compare Texas A&M University-College Station’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #3 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #3 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #67 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #269 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station
Students who complete Texas A&M University-College Station’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,161 |
| 2 years | $49,814 |
| 3 years | $58,674 |
| 4 years | $70,306 |
| 5 years | $80,293 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station earn a median of $70,306, compared with $74,589 for all Texas A&M University-College Station graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Texas A&M University-College Station stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Economics graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, by degree type.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station are 27% women (130) and 73% men (353).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Of the 374 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 24% were women (91) and 76% were men (283).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 214 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 96 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 42% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 99 master’s economics graduates at Texas A&M University-College Station, 34% were women (34) and 66% were men (65).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 43 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station, above the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Among the 10 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Texas A&M University-College Station, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Texas A&M University-College Station.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 8 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Texas A&M University-College Station
This Economics program at Texas A&M University-College Station includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 374 |
| Quantitative Economics | 109 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Texas A&M University-College Station pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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