by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Dallas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Dallas as a strong choice for economics, coming in at #238 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 238 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 9 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at UT Dallas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, The University of Texas at Dallas handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UT Dallas ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 13 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Dallas go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,908 a year. This is lower than $82,490, the median for all majors at UT Dallas.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Dallas, economics students accumulate a median of $20,748 in student loans. This is above $20,488, the typical median for all majors at UT Dallas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,564 | $36,139 |
| Fees | $4,005 | $4,005 |
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Among recent graduates, 75% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Dallas were White. Roughly 35% 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 Dallas with a bachelor’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Dallas awarded 29 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (45%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Dallas. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Economics | 7 |
