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Economics majors receive higher starting salaries than other social science majors

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We're the Department of Economics.

The Master's program offered by the Department of Economics has been classified by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as STEM.

Undergrad Scholarships

Alumni, faculty members, and other friends of the Department fund our scholarships.

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Support UNT Economics

The generosity of our alumni and friends makes it possible for the Economics Department to support many outstanding students

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Master's program in Economics

Majority of our incoming grad students are funded. 100% job placement among graduates in the last several years.

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Economics Research Group

The Economics Research Group at the University of North Texas is one of the country’s leading economics research groups.

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Alumni Advisory Council

The mission of Econ AAC is to strengthen the engagement of UNT Economics and foster a community of alumni, staff, and students.

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Economics Student Organization (ESO)

The ESO is open to economics majors. We'd love to have you as a member!

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Posted on January 21, 2023
The Economics Department is pleased to announce the new Economics Alumni Advisory Council Excellence Fund. Posted on November 21, 2022
First Annual Economics Alumni Appreciation Day!Posted on November 3, 2022
Graduate Student Spotlight: Jacob WambedePosted on October 31, 2022
The 2nd annual meeting of the Consortium of Hispanic Serving Economics Departments in Texas was hosted at UNT.Posted on June 1, 2022
UNT Economics Graduate Students Nick Herring and Miles Shoaf Win this Year’s Buxton Challenge.Posted on May 23, 2022
UNT Economics mourns the loss of Dr. Susan Dadres.Posted on April 20, 2022
Drs. Janice Hauge and Jeffrey Rous won the 2022 Salute to Faculty Excellence Awards.
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