General Economics at Texas Tech University
If you are interested in studying General Economics, you may want to check out the program at Texas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Texas Tech University sits in Lubbock, TX.
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Studying Online at Texas Tech University
Many students take online classes at Texas Tech University. Among 40,757 students, 5,648 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,407 (53%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Texas Tech University
Use these rankings to compare Texas Tech University’s General Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 387 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 387 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Texas | #12 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #13 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 21 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #16 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #254 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #256 of 387 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at Texas Tech University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for General Economics graduates, 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 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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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