Economics at Austin College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, consider the program at Austin College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Austin College is in Sherman, TX.
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Online & Distance Learning at Austin College
Austin College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Austin College
Those who finish Austin College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $44,384 |
| 4 years | $62,746 |
| 5 years | $67,932 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Austin College take home a median $62,746, compared with $48,994 for all Austin College graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Austin College
This Economics program at Austin College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 7 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Austin College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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.