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General Economics in Texas

General Economics Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 1,446 students earned their General Economics degrees in TX.

As a degree choice, General Economics is the 28th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,367
Associate Degree 42
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

In this state, there are 22,990 people employed in jobs related to a general economics degree, compared to 505,930 nationwide.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Texas

In this state, general economics grads earn an average of $106,480. Nationwide, they make an average of $115,590.

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

354 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850. Most students complete their degree in 4.27 years. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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283 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 85%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Blinn College

Brenham
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 35 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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202 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $13,900.

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195 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,373 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. The full-time teacher rate is 67%.

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96 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at TCU. 92% of students get financical aid.

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Rice University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 82%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Texas Tech.

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58 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
28,669 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,987. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UT Dallas. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,205. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

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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 302
Applied Economics 30
International Economics 29
Development Economics 5
Other Economics 3

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