Economics

Master's degree · The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX

CIP 45.06

$78,870Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$126,566Median earnings 4 years after
$98,715Median earnings 5 years after
$43,085Median federal debt
73Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Economics at The University of Texas at Austin earn a median of $78,870 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $100,743 four years after graduating (middle half: $74,382–$133,995). Median debt is $43,085, about 55% of first-year earnings.

Economics (Master's degree) at other Texas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station
$78,849—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Economics graduates from The University of Texas at Austin make?

The median salary is $78,870 one year after graduation and $98,715 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $43,085.

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