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Best Economics Schools in Texas
Top Economics programs in Texas ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 14
Avg major earnings: $69,000
Top Economics Programs in Texas
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rice University #4 national | $88,145 |
| 2 | UT Austin #30 national | $81,620 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University #62 national | $70,306 |
| 4 | Trinity University #98 national | $72,862 |
| 5 | Southern Methodist University #103 national | $74,491 |
| 6 | Texas Christian University #138 national | $69,186 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Dallas #141 national | $57,908 |
| 8 | University of Houston #159 national | $62,110 |
| 9 | Texas Tech University #272 national | $55,622 |
| 10 | University of Dallas #373 national | $57,745 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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