Economics

Bachelor's degree · University of Dallas · Irving, TX

CIP 45.06

$55,732Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$78,699Median earnings 4 years after
$59,537Median earnings 5 years after
$24,752Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Economics at University of Dallas earn a median of $55,732 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,686 four years after graduating (middle half: $58,184–$116,323). Median debt is $24,752, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Economics (Bachelor's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Rice University
Houston
$78,814$11,644
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
$71,630$18,625
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
$58,717$19,500
Trinity University
San Antonio
$57,482$20,500
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
$54,462$19,500
University of North Texas
Denton
$51,316$21,025
University of Houston
Houston
$50,820$16,625
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$49,738$17,120
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
$47,034$19,000
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
$46,416$18,750
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
$44,292$27,000
Texas State University
San Marcos
$43,064$18,500
Austin College
Sherman
$33,957—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from University of Dallas make?

The median salary is $55,732 one year after graduation and $59,537 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $24,752.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.