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General Economics Schools in Texas

1,838 students earned General Economics degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Economics major is the 6th most popular major in this 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 1,558
Associate Degree 243
Master’s Degree 28
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

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: 13.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for General Economics Grads in Texas

22,990 people in the state and 505,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general economics.

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Wages for General Economics Jobs in Texas

General Economics grads earn an average of $106,480 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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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
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

84% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,350. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

87% of the teachers are full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919.

#3

Blinn College

Brenham
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,220 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. 36 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,917.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $48,742 after graduation.

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

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,398 a year. An average student at SMU will pay a net price of $38,208.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#7

Rice University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. In their early career, Rice grads earn an average salary of $63,654. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,287 a year. 86% of the teachers are full time. The 4.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

The 3.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. 85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

General Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Economists 19% $99,740
Managers 15% $113,510
Economics Professors 13% $97,220

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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