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Economics at University of Houston

181 Bachelor's Degrees
36 Master's Degrees
9 Doctor's Degrees
Economics is one of the majors in the social sciences program at University of Houston.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UH ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.

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Economics Degrees Available at UH

UH Economics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UH was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools 98
Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools 107
Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 208
Best Economics Schools 220

Popularity of Economics at UH

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Houston handed out 181 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 202 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in economics from UH. This makes it the #31 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Economics Graduates from UH Make?

$50,820 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Economics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UH go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,820 a year. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Student Debt Do Economics Graduates from UH Have?

$25,275 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Economics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UH, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,275 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.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Economics from UH Cost?

$9,711 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$15,830 Average Student Debt

UH Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UH paid an average of $882 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $362 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $8,685 $21,165
Fees $1,026 $1,026
Books and Supplies $1,556 $1,556
On Campus Room and Board $10,830 $10,830
On Campus Other Expenses $4,637 $4,637

Learn more about UH tuition and fees.

UH Economics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 181 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from UH. About 71% were men and 29% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in economics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 23
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 60
White 62
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 8

Does UH Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Economics?

UH 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 UH Online Learning page.

UH Economics Master’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 54 students graduated with a master's degree in economics from UH. About 59% were men and 41% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in economics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 40
Other Races 0

UH Economics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Houston.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 198
Sociology 68
Anthropology 36

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