by our College Data Analytics TeamEconomics is a popular field of study at colleges across the country. This ranking identifies the schools that graduate the most economics students each year.
For its ranking, College Factual looked at how many students completed a degree in economics at each of the 27 schools in Texas that offer the program.
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Below are the schools that graduate the most economics students in Texas.
The most popular school in the country for economics students is Texas A And M University College Station. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 476 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at Texas A And M University College Station
A rank of #2 makes The University Of Texas At Austin one of the most popular schools for economics. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 440 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at The University Of Texas At Austin
Southern Methodist University is one of the most popular economics schools, landing the #3 spot this year. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 190 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Get the full economics details for Southern Methodist University
University Of Houston is one of the most popular economics schools, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 155 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for University Of Houston
Texas Christian University came in at #5 on our list of the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 103 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University placed #6 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 86 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for Texas Tech University
Rice University placed #7 for economics by yearly graduations. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 80 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for Rice University
The University Of Texas At Dallas comes in at #8 for economics this year. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Dallas graduated around 70 economics students in the most recent data year. See more about economics at The University Of Texas At Dallas
Baylor University landed the #9 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University graduated around 47 economics students in the most recent data year. Get the full economics details for Baylor University
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #10 spot among the most popular economics schools. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduated around 31 economics students in the most recent data year. Read the full economics report for The University Of Texas At Arlington
University Of North Texas landed the #11 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 31 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for University Of North Texas
Blinn College placed #12 for economics by yearly graduations. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public university. Blinn College graduated around 19 economics students in the most recent data year. Read the full economics report for Blinn College
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #13 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. This school awarded about 19 economics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for The University Of Texas Pan American
Trinity University landed the #14 spot among the most popular economics schools. Trinity University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. This school awarded about 19 economics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for Trinity University
Texas State University San Marcos placed #15 for economics by yearly graduations. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 15 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for Texas State University San Marcos
Hardin Simmons University placed #16 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Abilene, Hardin Simmons University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 14 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for Hardin Simmons University
University Of Dallas comes in at #17 for economics this year. Located in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 14 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at University Of Dallas
Austin Community College District landed the #18 spot among the most popular economics schools. Austin Community College District is a public school located in the city of Austin. Austin Community College District graduated around 13 economics students in the most recent data year. Read the full economics report for Austin Community College District
The University Of Texas At San Antonio ranked #19 on our list of the most popular economics schools. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 11 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Get the full economics details for The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Southwestern University landed the #20 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Georgetown, Southwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 10 economics degrees in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Southwestern University
The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #21 spot among the most popular economics schools. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school located in the city of El Paso. This school awarded about 8 economics degrees in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for The University Of Texas At El Paso
Austin College ranked #22 on our list of the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Sherman, Austin College is a private not-for-profit institution. Austin College graduated around 7 economics students in the most recent data year. Get the full economics details for Austin College
Saint Edwards University placed #23 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Austin, Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 7 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at Saint Edwards University
Stephen F Austin State University placed #24 for economics by yearly graduations. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. This school awarded about 4 economics degrees in the most recent year. See more about economics at Stephen F Austin State University
University Of St Thomas Texas comes in at #25 for economics this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a private not-for-profit university. University Of St Thomas Texas graduated around 2 economics students in the most recent data year. Get the full economics details for University Of St Thomas Texas
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The ranking above is published by College Factual. The ranking reflects yearly graduations in the major, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
More about our data sources and methodologies.