Welcome to the Department of Economics at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Located in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, we are a member of the American Society of Hispanic Economists. Striving for excellent teaching and scholarly research accomplishment, our full-time faculty members are well respected in their various research fields.
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Learn state-of-the-art quantitative methods, gain relevant experience with applied analytical tools and graduate with a competitive edge. Earn your STEM-designated master’s in economics from the top-ranked business school in San Antonio.
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February 9, 2026
Marriage Prospects May Influence College MajorPublished by Alvarez College of Business
What drives a student’s choice of college major? For some, it’s passion. For others, it’s job prospects. But what if marriage expectations also played a role?
December 5, 2025
Graduate Student Kolby Porter Relishes ChallengesPublished by Alvarez College of Business
When Kolby Porter decided to return to graduate school after several years in the workforce, he was chasing a challenge. This fall he completes his master of arts in economics in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business. For him, the degree symbolizes something deeper: discipline, growth and the belief that hard things are worth doing.
October 30, 2025
Internships Prepare Alvarez Students for Career SuccessPublished by Alvarez College of Business
Internships do more than filling a line on a resume; they are a proving ground where students apply classroom learning, solve open-ended challenges and discover what it means to create value in the real world.
