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Economics Schools in Texas

2,207 students earned Economics degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Economics is the 27th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,613
Master’s Degree 308
Associate Degree 243
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 42
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 42
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

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: 11.6%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.4%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.0%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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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:

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

66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 84% of the teachers are full time.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,919. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

This public school has an average net price of $13,721. 81% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

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

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,208. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.10%.

#5

Blinn College

Brenham
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,917. 55% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Blinn College grads earn an average salary of $34,739.

#6

Rice University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $16,076.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,194. 86% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,379 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $39,942. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate.

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

82% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $15,526. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,187 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years.

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
Political Science & Government 2,757
Sociology 1,712
Anthropology 595
International Relations & Security 487
Geography & Cartography 445
Criminology 440
General Social Sciences 185
Urban Studies 42

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