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Business Economics Schools in Texas

387 students earned Business Economics degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Business Economics is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 380
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a business economics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business economics majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.1%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.6%
  • Other Races: 3.9%
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Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Texas

2,280 people in the state and 43,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business economics.

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Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a business economics grad in the state is $106,480, compared to a typical salary of $116,020 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer business economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.00% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $42,200 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,549.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,852 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,509. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Lamar University

Beaumont
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
16,637 Total Students

78% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,739.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 5.80% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
24,879 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. In their early career, UTEP grads earn an average salary of $35,797. 88% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
21,912 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. Graduates earn an average $42,076 after graduation. The 6.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#9

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,860 Total Students

The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.67 years.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student loan default rate is 7.40% which is lower than average.

Business Economics Careers in TX

Some of the careers business economics majors go into include:

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

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