Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how UT Arlington stacks up against peers offering economics.
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UT Arlington is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #282 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #13 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in Texas | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Value Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 8 |
| Best Value Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 10 |
| College Major Best Value | 10 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 13 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Arlington awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Arlington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $67,287 a year. This is below $76,565, the median for all majors at UT Arlington.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Arlington, economics students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is lower than $21,731, the typical median for all majors at UT Arlington.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $2,744 | $2,744 |
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Among recent graduates, 52% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Arlington were Hispanic or Latino. About 22% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UT Arlington are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at The University of Texas at Arlington.
This economics program at UT Arlington breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 31 |
UT Arlington awarded 31 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (29%).