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General Economics in Texas

General Economics Schools in Texas

1,446 students earned General Economics degrees in Texas in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 217th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in Texas

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 23
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.8%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.9%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Texas

22,990 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Texas

General Economics grads earn an average of $106,480 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Texas that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,911. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at UTSA. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 82% of the teachers are full time.

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Rice University

Houston
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $15,091. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

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General Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Managers 15% $113,510

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Quantitative Economics 284
Applied Economics 30

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