by our College Data Analytics Team
Economics is available at many schools, but only at some does it account for a large share of the degrees the school grants. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in economics than other colleges that offer the major.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 23 schools in Texas offering economics.
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Below are the schools where economics makes up the largest share of degrees in Texas.
Leading the list of the most focused economics schools is Southern Methodist University. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. About 5% of the degrees Southern Methodist University awards are in economics, or about 190 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Southern Methodist University
Hardin Simmons University is one of the most focused economics schools, landing the #2 spot this year. Hardin Simmons University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Abilene. About 3% of the degrees Hardin Simmons University awards are in economics, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Hardin Simmons University
Southwestern University is one of the most focused economics schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Georgetown, Southwestern University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 10 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Southwestern University
Texas Christian University ranks #4 for economics by degree focus. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 3% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 103 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Texas Christian University
A rank of #5 makes Rice University one of the most focused schools for economics. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit university. About 3% of the degrees Rice University awards are in economics, or about 80 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Rice University
Trinity University landed the #6 spot among the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of San Antonio, Trinity University is a private not-for-profit university. About 3% of the degrees Trinity University awards are in economics, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Trinity University
Austin College comes in at #7 for economics focus this year. Set in the city of Sherman, Austin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Economics accounts for around 3% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Austin College
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #8 for economics by degree focus. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. About 2% of the degrees The University Of Texas At Austin awards are in economics, or about 440 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of Dallas landed the #9 spot among the most focused economics schools. University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Irving. About 2% of the degrees University Of Dallas awards are in economics, or about 14 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for University Of Dallas
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #10 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. About 2% of the degrees Texas A And M University College Station awards are in economics, or about 476 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Texas A And M University College Station
University Of Houston comes in at #11 for economics focus this year. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. Economics accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 155 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for University Of Houston
Blinn College landed the #12 spot among the most focused economics schools. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public institution. About 0.9% of the degrees Blinn College awards are in economics, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Blinn College
Texas Tech University landed the #13 spot among the most focused economics schools. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.8% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 86 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Texas Tech University
Baylor University ranked #14 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university. About 0.8% of the degrees Baylor University awards are in economics, or about 47 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Baylor University
Saint Edwards University landed the #15 spot among the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit university. Economics accounts for around 0.8% of the degrees granted here, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Saint Edwards University
The University Of Texas At Dallas comes in at #16 for economics focus this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public university. About 0.7% of the degrees The University Of Texas At Dallas awards are in economics, or about 70 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for The University Of Texas At Dallas
The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #17 on our list of the most focused economics schools. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. Economics accounts for around 0.3% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for The University Of Texas Pan American
The University Of Texas At Arlington ranked #18 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in economics, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at The University Of Texas At Arlington
University Of North Texas placed #19 for economics by degree focus. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public university. About 0.2% of the degrees University Of North Texas awards are in economics, or about 31 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for University Of North Texas
Texas State University San Marcos placed #20 for economics by degree focus. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public university. About 0.2% of the degrees Texas State University San Marcos awards are in economics, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Texas State University San Marcos
Austin Community College District comes in at #21 for economics focus this year. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. Economics accounts for around 0.2% of the degrees granted here, or about 13 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Austin Community College District
The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #22 spot among the most focused economics schools. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. Economics accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for The University Of Texas At El Paso
The University Of Texas At San Antonio comes in at #23 for economics focus this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Economics accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 11 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio
This list is compiled by College Factual. The ranking reflects how concentrated each school’s degrees are in the major (completions in the field as a share of all completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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