Economics at The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
The University of Texas at Dallas graduates in economics earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 25% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Texas at Dallas Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 218 | Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | $75,573 | $76,858 | #201 | $52,496 |
| 219 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $75,485 | $80,554 | #156 | $50,209 |
| 220 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $75,482 | $75,927 | #210 | $47,865 |
| 221 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $75,479 | $76,740 | #203 | $47,034 |
| 222 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $75,443 | $80,509 | #158 | $58,590 |
| 223 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $75,365 | $68,627 | #276 | $45,309 |
| 224 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $75,355 | $79,264 | #178 | $57,619 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Texas at Dallas economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,034 one year after graduating and $75,479 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Texas at Dallas rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, The University of Texas at Dallas ranks #221 by median pay four years after graduation, and #203 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at The University of Texas at Dallas worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.