by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UT Austin. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Austin highly for economics, ranked #83 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 83 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 5 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 27 |
Here is each degree level offered in economics at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 383 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 383 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UT Austin is in the top 15% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
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 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
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 |
UT Austin awarded 58 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UT Austin. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 46 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 11 |
