Applied Economics at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Applied Economics, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 17 applied economics degrees were awarded at University of Houston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Distance learning is available at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Applied Economics graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Program-wide, Applied Economics graduates at University of Houston are 41% women (7) and 59% men (10).
Applied Economics Master’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 17 master’s applied economics graduates at University of Houston, 41% were women (7) and 59% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Applied 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) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Applied Economics master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Applied Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Applied Economics program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Applied Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Search Marketing Strategists | $85,177 |
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
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