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2023 Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas

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Finding the Best Economics Doctor's Degree School for You

With 350 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, economics is the #43 most popular major in Texas.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in Texas to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas

The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Economics

#1

Rice University

Houston, TX

Our analysis found Rice University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Texas. Located in the large city of Houston, Rice is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for economics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at The University of Texas at Austin Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southern Methodist University is a great place for economics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the midsize city of College Station.

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Out of the 7 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Dallas landed the # 5 spot on the list. UT Dallas is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Richardson.

Full Economics at The University of Texas at Dallas Report

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas ranking. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston ranked #7 on this year’s Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas list. UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.

Read full report on Economics at University of Houston

Best Economics Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 48
Oklahoma 19
New Mexico 30

Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Economics

Related Major Annual Graduates
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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