by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, 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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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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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.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in economics.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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 | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.