General Economics at University of Houston
If you plan to study General Economics, consider the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston is in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 129 general economics graduations were recorded at University of Houston.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Houston
Many students take online classes at University of Houston. Among 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Economics graduates at University of Houston, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Economics graduates at University of Houston are 29% women (38) and 71% men (91).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 129 bachelor’s general 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 General 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 General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Houston, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at University of Houston go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| 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 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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.