Located within the College of Liberal Arts at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX, the Department of Economics stands as a prominent hub for economic education and research. It offers a full spectrum of programs, including Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, a Master of Arts, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics. The department is dedicated to providing students with rigorous training in core economic principles and advanced analytical methods, supported by a distinguished faculty known for diverse research contributions. This comprehensive approach effectively prepares graduates for successful and impactful careers across a wide range of industries and fields. The program is consistently recognized among the nation's top economics departments.
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The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin, UT, or Texas) is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. With 52,384 students as of Fall 2022, it is also the largest institution in the system. Founded in 1883, UT Austin is considered a Public Ivy. The university is a major center for academic research, with research expenditures totaling $679.8 million for fiscal year 2018. It joined the Association of American Universities in 1929. The university houses seven museums and seventeen libraries, including the LBJ Presidential Library and the Blanton Museum of Art, and operates various auxiliary research facilities, such as the J. J. Pickle Research Campus and the McDonald Observatory.
