Economics programs in Texas
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University | Houston | $129,575 | $11,289 |
| 2 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas | $91,701 | $19,500 |
| 3 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | $89,466 | $19,500 |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $89,354 | $21,125 |
| 5 | Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station | $81,562 | $19,500 |
| 6 | University of Dallas | Irving | $78,699 | $24,752 |
| 7 | University of Houston | Houston | $78,204 | $19,500 |
| 8 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson | $75,479 | $20,748 |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $71,821 | $20,500 |
| 10 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $71,739 | $22,717 |
| 11 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $68,973 | $27,125 |
| 12 | Austin College | Sherman | $67,071 | Not available |
| 13 | University of North Texas | Denton | $66,040 | $23,619 |
| 14 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $56,369 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.