Economics at University of Houston
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 160 economics degrees were awarded at University of Houston.
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Studying Online at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 466 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #5 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #9 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #12 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #155 of 463 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #269 of 466 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from University of Houston
Those who finish University of Houston’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 | $46,858 |
| 2 years | $40,768 |
| 3 years | $44,936 |
| 4 years | $62,110 |
| 5 years | $74,425 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from University of Houston earn a median of $62,110, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from University of Houston stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Economics graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Economics graduates at University of Houston are 32% women (51) and 68% men (109).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Of the 129 bachelor’s economics graduates at University of Houston, 29% were women (38) and 71% were men (91).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 46 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 23 master’s economics graduates at University of Houston, 35% were women (8) and 65% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Among the 8 doctoral economics graduates at University of Houston, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Minority students account for 12% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at University of Houston
This Economics program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 129 |
| Applied Economics | 17 |
| Quantitative Economics | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at University of Houston work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid 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.