Economics at University of Houston
Houston, TX · Bachelor's Degree · about 166 graduates a year
University of Houston graduates in economics earn 5% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Houston 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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| 192 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $78,485 | $80,645 | #152 | $54,778 |
| 193 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $78,485 | $80,645 | #153 | $54,778 |
| 194 | Dickinson College Carlisle, PA | $78,378 | $79,711 | #172 | $53,990 |
| 195 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $78,204 | $79,511 | #175 | $50,820 |
| 196 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $78,029 | $71,001 | #254 | — |
| 197 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $77,536 | $85,975 | #112 | $48,149 |
| 198 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $77,395 | $80,533 | #157 | $46,404 |
Other Economics Credentials at University of Houston
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $106,324 | — |
Other Majors at University of Houston by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Houston economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,820 one year after graduating and $78,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Houston rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, University of Houston ranks #195 by median pay four years after graduation, and #175 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at University of Houston worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,625.
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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.