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Economics Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 350 students earned their Economics degrees in TX.

In terms of popularity, Economics is the 43rd most popular major in the state out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 308
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 1.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 26.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.3%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in Texas

There are 52,550 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a economics grad in the state is $106,480, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,342 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,287 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,350. 84% of the teachers are full time.

45 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. 81% of the teachers are full time.

#4

Rice University

Houston
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
7,643 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. This private school has an average net price of $16,076.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,187 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.80%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

90% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,509. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,549. In their early career, UTSA grads earn an average salary of $42,200. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
40,953 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,122. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,194 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
40,322 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 31% $70,730
Economists 19% $99,740
Managers 15% $113,510
Economics Professors 13% $97,220
Survey Researchers 8% $57,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
International Relations & Security 314
Sociology 172
Political Science & Government 143
Geography & Cartography 124
Anthropology 82
Criminology 55
Archeology 10
General Social Sciences 7

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