Economics bachelor's degree programs in Texas
Compare 14 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Rice UniversityHouston · $11,289 federal debt$129,5752Southern Methodist UniversityDallas · $19,500 federal debt$91,7013Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth · $19,500 federal debt$89,4664The University of Texas at AustinAustin · $21,125 federal debt$89,3545Texas A&M University-College StationCollege Station · $19,500 federal debt$81,5626University of DallasIrving · $24,752 federal debt$78,6997University of HoustonHouston · $19,500 federal debt$78,2048The University of Texas at DallasRichardson · $20,748 federal debt$75,4799The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · $20,500 federal debt$71,82110Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · $22,717 federal debt$71,739
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9199Managers, All Other
- State median wage
- $134,390
- Middle 50% wage range
- $102,620–$173,480
- State employment
- 61,410
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 100,900
19-3011Economists
- State median wage
- $121,420
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,900–$175,000
- State employment
- 560
- Projected growth
- +4.7%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
25-1063Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $118,530
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,130–$160,330
- State employment
- 770
- Projected growth
- +2.4%
- Annual openings
- 1,000
19-4061Social Science Research Assistants
- State median wage
- $58,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,950–$77,130
- State employment
- 1,180
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- Annual openings
- 4,900
19-3022Survey Researchers
- State median wage
- $47,330
- Middle 50% wage range
- $37,500–$51,180
- State employment
- 680
- Projected growth
- -4.8%
- Annual openings
- 600
15-2051Data Scientists
- State median wage
- $122,090
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,880–$146,030
- State employment
- 25,860
- Projected growth
- +34.6%
- Annual openings
- 24,800
15-2041Statisticians
- State median wage
- $102,960
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,870–$135,100
- State employment
- 1,390
- Projected growth
- +11.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
13-1161Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
- State median wage
- $72,520
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,060–$98,320
- State employment
- 63,350
- Projected growth
- +7.0%
- Annual openings
- 82,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | 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.
A quick read on Economics in Texas
What do Economics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 14 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $75,479 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $20,500 among the 12 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Rice University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.