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Economics at The University of Texas at Austin

What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, you may want to check out the program at The University of Texas at Austin. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, TX.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 440 economics degrees were granted at The University of Texas at Austin.

Online Class Availability at The University of Texas at Austin

Many students take online classes at The University of Texas at Austin. Of 53,864 students, 257 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 19,713 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Economics Rankings at The University of Texas at Austin

Rankings can help you compare The University of Texas at Austin’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#5 of 20
Best Value	Texas	#11 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#16 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#94 of 466
Best Value	Nationwide	#249 of 463

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southwest (Region)	#5 of 27
Best Schools (Quality)	Texas	#5 of 20
Best Value	Texas	#11 of 20
Best Value	Southwest (Region)	#16 of 26
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#94 of 466
Best Value	Nationwide	#249 of 463

Earnings for Economics Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin

Students who complete The University of Texas at Austin’s Economics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$51,564
2 years	$55,285
3 years	$67,484
4 years	$80,964
5 years	$97,331

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $80,964, compared with $77,647 for all The University of Texas at Austin graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from The University of Texas at Austin is $21,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Economics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin are 37% women (162) and 63% men (278).

Economics Bachelor’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 383 bachelor’s economics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 37% were women (141) and 63% were men (242).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	130
Hispanic / Latino	81
Black / African American	17
Asian	100
Two or More Races	9
International (Nonresident)	42
Unknown	4

Minority students account for 54% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, above the national average of 34%.*

Economics Master’s Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 46 master’s economics graduates at The University of Texas at Austin, 41% were women (19) and 59% were men (27).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
Asian	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	37
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 13% of Economics master’s degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin, below the national average of 14%.*

Economics Doctoral Program at The University of Texas at Austin

Among the 11 doctoral economics degrees awarded at The University of Texas at Austin, 18% were women (2) and 82% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at The University of Texas at Austin.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Economics Concentrations at The University of Texas at Austin

The Economics program at The University of Texas at Austin includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Economics	325
Quantitative Economics	115

Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates

Students who finish Economics program at The University of Texas at Austin go on to a range of careers. 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.