by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how UT Austin compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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UT Austin is in the top 15% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #70 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 383 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $80,964 a year. This is above $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,125 in student loans. This is lower than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 63% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 34% 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 Austin with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 100 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 59% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% 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 Austin with a master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 73% 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 Austin with a doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
The economics program at UT Austin breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 115 |
UT Austin granted 115 completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (56%).