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Economics at University of Texas–Dallas

University of Texas–Dallas graduates about 126 economics majors a year, 3% of its graduating class. That puts it 207th of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 61 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 39 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 70% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $62,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.93×).

61/100Solid#207 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year1263% of the class
Courses in the catalog39more than 70% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$62,0000.93× the same major nationally
Research in the field$723Ka year, NSF
Admit rate65%whole school
SAT middle 50%1170–1430whole school

Around University of Texas–Dallas

Kobe Bryant memorial, University of Texas, Dallas
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Eric Moore exhibits
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Media Archeology Lab - UT Dallas office
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A picture from Beto O'Rourke campaign rally at UT Dallas, held on October 7, 202
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Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Student housing 64 · Academic 60 · Dorm 7 · Athletics 4 · Dining 3 · Arts 3.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Mercer University 62
  2. Bryant University 62
  3. Florida State University 61
  4. Arizona State University 61
  5. Colorado State University 61
  6. DePaul University 61
  7. Seton Hall University 61
  8. University of Mississippi 61

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares University of Texas–Dallas with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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