by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 202 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 166 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in economics from UH. This makes it the #31 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,417 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
Economics majors graduating with a master's degree from UH make a median salary of $71,768 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $63,388.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, economics students borrow a median amount of $19,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Houston.
Of the 202 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from UH, about 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 234 |
| Sociology | 56 |
| Anthropology | 44 |
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