by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Texas A&M College Station ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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Texas A&M College Station was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for economics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 294 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 283 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 99 students received their master’s degree in economics from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #8 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station is $49,738. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas A&M College Station, economics students borrow a median amount of $34,198 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 $39,273.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Texas A&M College Station is $301 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas A&M College Station was $1,225 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
Learn more about Texas A&M College Station tuition and fees.
The economics program at Texas A&M College Station awarded 294 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 184 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Texas A&M College Station does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Texas A&M College Station make a median salary of $78,849. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all economics graduates with a master's is $74,330.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of economics master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 270 |
| Sociology | 166 |
| International Relations & National Security | 112 |
| Geography & Cartography | 95 |
| Anthropology | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.