by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UT Austin highly for economics, ranked #77 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 77 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 4 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 46 master’s degrees in economics.
UT Austin ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 4 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 62 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 59% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 80% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 37 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Austin awarded 46 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (80%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 11 doctoral degrees in economics.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 31 |
In the most recent graduating class, 82% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 73% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UT Austin awarded 11 doctoral degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (73%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UT Austin. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 383 |