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 State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Texas State was ranked #343 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #14 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 325 |
| Best Economics Schools | 343 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas State University handed out 11 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas State is $43,064. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas State, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,831 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Texas State was $727 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,606 | $20,366 |
| Fees | $2,844 | $2,844 |
| Books and Supplies | $740 | $740 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,270 | $12,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,170 | $4,170 |
Learn more about Texas State tuition and fees.
Of the 11 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in economics from Texas State in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Texas State 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 State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Texas State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 123 |
| Anthropology | 91 |
| Sociology | 84 |
| Geography & Cartography | 78 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.