by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at UH. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 8 schools (Master’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 #241 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 241 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 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 conferred 23 master’s degrees in economics.
UH holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 5 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 6 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 84 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,723 | $29,363 |
| Fees | $1,032 | $1,032 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at UH were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 65% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UH awarded 17 master’s degrees in applied economics recently — 41% to women and 59% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (53%).
UH awarded 6 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (100%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Houston conferred 8 doctoral degrees in economics.
UH is not currently ranked for economics at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 38% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at UH are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 75% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UH granted 8 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (75%).
Undergraduate study is also available at UH. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 129 |