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General Economics Schools in Texas

1,722 students earned General Economics degrees in Texas in the <nil> 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 1,398
Associate Degree 287
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 19
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 19
Master’s Degree 18

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: 21.0%
  • White: 50.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
  • Other Races: 3.8%
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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
86% Graduation Rate
51,991 Total Students

The average student takes 4.27 years to complete their degree at UT Austin. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

283 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
72,530 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $20,976. 78% of students get financical aid.

#3

Blinn College

Brenham
218 Degrees in Major Awarded
17,420 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. In their early career, Blinn College grads earn an average salary of $36,854.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
47,031 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. In their early career, UH grads earn an average salary of $51,697.

195 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
12,385 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,452. Graduates earn an average $64,596 after graduation.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
11,938 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,155. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,828 a year. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Rice University

Houston
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
8,285 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years. 80% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Rice will pay a net price of $17,805.

85 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
40,542 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 82% of the teachers are full time.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
29,696 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 74% of students get financical aid.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
42,441 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,006. Most students complete their degree in 4.46 years. The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average.

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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