by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UH. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UH among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #235 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 235 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 8 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 of 27 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at UH, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 129 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston awarded 129 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
UH ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 12 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 213 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UH earn a median of $62,110 a year. This is below $66,496, the median for all majors at UH.
To complete a bachelor’s at UH, economics graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is below $21,255, the typical median for all majors at UH.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,685 | $21,515 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 71% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at UH are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 29 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UH. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 23 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 8 |
