Economics

Compare Economics programs across 128 schools. Tiered by program strength with earnings data and program highlights.

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★★★ Flagship Programs

Williams College
Williamstown, MA · Private · LAC #1 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics
The Williams economics program is distinguished by its Oxford-style tutorial system, where students engage in weekly one-on-one or small-group session
Williams College's Economics program is a national draw due to its unique Oxford-style tutorial system and exceptional f
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Public · LAC #1 · College of Liberal Arts
2yr Earnings: $59,124 1yr: $51,116 Grads/yr: 53
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics (often cross-listed or closely related), Data Analysis
Research: Applied Econometrics, Agricultural Economics, Regional Economic Development
The Economics program at Cal Poly SLO distinguishes itself through its heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis and applied problem-solving, aligning w
Cal Poly SLO's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 15-20 f
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ · Private · NU #1 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Economic History, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Econometrics and Causal Inference, Development Economics, Labor Economics
The Princeton Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation and a strong emphasis on empirical research, particularly in d
Princeton's Economics program is consistently ranked among the top programs nationally, featuring world-renowned faculty
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA · Public · LAC #2 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $41,689 1yr: $42,818 Grads/yr: 177
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics, Quantitative Economics
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Development, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Department of Economics at SDSU distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and applied research, leveraging the unive
SDSU's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 15-20 for publi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA · Private · NU #2 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics, Economics and Public Policy, Economics and Political Science, Economics and Mathematics
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Behavioral Economics
The MIT Economics program is renowned for its rigorous quantitative focus, blending economic theory with advanced econometrics and data science. It of
The MIT Economics program is a globally renowned flagship department, consistently ranked among the top in the world for
Amherst College
Amherst, MA · Private · LAC #2 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Development Economics
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Game Theory and Industrial Organization
The Economics program at Amherst is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and the Open Curriculum, which allows students to tailor their
Amherst consistently ranks in the top 15 for Economics (often #8-#12) with exceptional faculty and placement; 'strong' u
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA · Public · LAC #3 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $37,568 1yr: $36,996 Grads/yr: 54
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Applied Microeconomics, Labor and Public Policy, Regional Economic Development
The Economics program at Cal Poly Pomona emphasizes practical application and data analysis, aligning with the university's 'Learn by Doing' philosoph
Cal Poly Pomona's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 15-2
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Private · NU #3 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics, Social Studies (with an Economics concentration), Government and Economics
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics
The Harvard Economics department is globally renowned for its rigorous theoretical training and its leadership in empirical microeconomics, particular
Harvard Economics is a globally renowned program with top-tier faculty who lead major fields like development and labor
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA · Private · LAC #3 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics, Economics and Public Policy, Economics and Data Science
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Swarthmore is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and a strong emphasis on empirical research, culminating in
Swarthmore's Economics program is a nationally elite liberal arts offering, consistently ranked among the top undergradu
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA · Public · LAC #4 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $40,179 1yr: $36,911 Grads/yr: 76
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance, Urban and Regional Economics
The Economics program at CSULB leverages its proximity to the massive Long Beach aerospace cluster, offering students unique internship and employment
CSULB's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate education and placement, often ranking top 15-20 for pub
Stanford University
Stanford, CA · Private · NU #4 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Department of Economics at Stanford is globally renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and cutting-edge research in fields like labor, de
Stanford's Economics department is globally renowned for its rigorous quantitative training, cutting-edge research in ke
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA · Public · LAC #5 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $38,289 1yr: $49,509 Grads/yr: 134
Tracks: Applied Economics, Economic Analysis, International Economics
Research: Urban and Regional Economics, Labor Economics, International Trade and Development
The Economics program at San Jose State University leverages its strategic location in the heart of Silicon Valley to provide students with unique opp
San Jose State's Economics program is a national leader with strong Silicon Valley placement and faculty; 'strong' under
Yale University
New Haven, CT · Private · NU #5 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory and Policy, International Economics, Labor Economics, Development Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Development Economics and Poverty Alleviation, Behavioral Economics and Game Theory
Yale's Economics department is renowned for its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis and policy relev
Yale's Economics department is a top-tier national program featuring Nobel laureates, rigorous theoretical training, and
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · Private · LAC #5 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Quantitative Methods
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
Bowdoin's Economics program is distinctive for its rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts framework, emphasizing critical thinking and r
Bowdoin's Economics program is a top-20 national program with high placement rates; classifying it as 'solid' ignores it
Pomona College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #5 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Econometrics
Research: Environmental and Resource Economics, Labor Economics, Development Economics
The Economics program at Pomona College is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis
Pomona is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 10-15 nationally; 'strong' sig
Duke University
Durham, NC · Private · NU #6 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Quantitative Economics
Research: Development Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics, Health Economics
The Duke Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong emphasis on applied policy and real-world pro
Duke's Economics program is a top-tier national draw featuring world-class faculty in specialized fields like behavioral
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Private · NU #6 · Department of Economics within Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Quantitative Economics, Economics and Business
Research: Behavioral Economics, Labor Economics, Econometrics and Causal Inference
The Economics program at Northwestern is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong emphasis on behavioral and experimental econom
Northwestern's Economics program is a top-tier national draw, featuring world-renowned faculty in behavioral economics a
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA · Public · LAC #6 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $43,240 1yr: $43,709 Grads/yr: 58
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics, Economic Analysis
Research: Urban Economics and Housing Markets, Labor Economics and Income Inequality, Development Economics and Global Trade
The Economics program at SFSU is distinctive for its integration of economic theory with real-world issues of urban development, inequality, and ethni
SFSU's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate education and placement, often ranking top 15-20 for publ
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA · Private · NU #6 · Social Science Division
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Tracks: Economics
Research: Econometrics and Causal Inference, Game Theory and Mechanism Design, Behavioral Economics
Caltech's Economics program is distinctively quantitative, treating economics as a rigorous social science grounded in mathematics and data analysis r
Caltech's Economics program is a nationally distinctive flagship due to its rigorous quantitative focus, world-class fac
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Private · NU #6 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Health Economics, Labor Economics, Development Economics
The Economics program at Johns Hopkins is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative focus and deep integration with the university's world-leading re
Johns Hopkins' Economics program is a national leader, particularly in specialized fields like Health and Development Ec
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public · LAC #7 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $52,733 1yr: $41,407 Grads/yr: 40
Tracks: Economics (General), Applied Economics
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance, Applied Econometrics
The Economics program at CSUF offers a rigorous BA focused on both theoretical foundations and practical application, preparing students for careers i
CSU Fullerton's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 10-15
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA · Private · LAC #7 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics (General), Data Science and Economics, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Gender and Economics
The Economics program at Wellesley is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong focus on social justice, gender, and
Wellesley's Economics program is a national leader, distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training, unique cross-re
Carleton College
Northfield, MN · Private · LAC #8 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Environmental and Resource Economics, Development Economics, Labor Economics
The Economics program at Carleton is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong liberal arts foundation, preparing stu
Carleton consistently ranks in the top 15 for Economics among liberal arts colleges with exceptional faculty; 'strong' u
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #8 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, International Economics, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis
Research: Public Economics and Taxation, International Trade and Finance, Behavioral Economics
The Economics program at CMC is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong emphasis on public policy and ethical leade
CMC is a top-tier school for economics and public policy, often ranking in the top 20 nationally; 'strong' does not refl
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA · Public · LAC #8 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $39,909 1yr: $40,741 Grads/yr: 91
Tracks: Applied Economics, Economic Analysis, International Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Urban and Regional Economics, Development Economics
The Economics program at CSUN emphasizes practical application and quantitative analysis, leveraging its location in Los Angeles for extensive interns
CSUN's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 15-20 for publi
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA · Public · LAC #10 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $42,682 1yr: $41,797 Grads/yr: 161
Tracks: Applied Economics, Economic Analysis, International Economics
Research: Regional Economics and Labor Markets, Public Finance and Policy Analysis, Urban and Agricultural Economics
The Economics program at CSU Sacramento leverages its location in the state capital to provide students with unique opportunities in public policy ana
Sacramento State has a highly regarded Economics program with strong regional and national placement, often ranking top
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA · Private · NU #10 · Department of Economics (School of Arts and Sciences)
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Health Economics
Research: Health Economics and Policy, Labor Economics, Development Economics
The University of Pennsylvania's Economics program is distinctive for its deep integration with the Wharton School, allowing students to pursue a dual
The University of Pennsylvania's Economics program is a flagship offering due to its prestigious affiliation with the Wh
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY · Private · NU #11 · Department of Economics (College of Arts and Sciences)
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
Cornell's Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong emphasis on empirical research, particularly in developm
Cornell's Economics program is a national leader with top-tier faculty, rigorous quantitative training, and a prestigiou
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private · NU #11 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Econometrics and Quantitative Analysis, Applied Economics, International Economics
Research: Econometrics and Causal Inference, Labor Economics, Public Economics and Taxation
The University of Chicago's Economics department is globally renowned as a birthplace of modern economic theory, particularly in econometrics and micr
The University of Chicago's Economics program is a globally renowned birthplace of modern economic theory, consistently
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #12 · Department of Social Sciences
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Tracks: Economics, Mathematics and Economics (Joint Major)
Research: Environmental Economics, Game Theory, Public Policy Analysis
Harvey Mudd's Economics program is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on quantitative analysis and mathematical modeling, reflecting the college's STE
Harvey Mudd's Economics program is elite, leveraging its quantitative rigor to compete with Ivy League programs; 'solid'
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA · Public · LAC #12 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $55,512 1yr: $45,814 Grads/yr: 31
Tracks: Economics (General), Applied Economics
Research: Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
As a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), Sonoma State's Economics program emphasizes a rigorous liberal arts foundation al
Sonoma State has a distinctive and highly regarded Economics program with strong placement; classifying it as 'strong' i
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY · Private · LAC #12 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics, Economics and Data Science, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Vassar is distinguished by its integration with the college's Open Curriculum, allowing students to tailor their quantitative
Vassar is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'solid' sign
Columbia University
New York, NY · Private · NU #13 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Economic History, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Political Economy and Public Policy, International Trade and Finance
The Columbia Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical training, heavily influenced by the university's tradition of quantitative
Columbia's Economics program is a globally top-tier field featuring multiple Nobel laureates and rigorous theoretical tr
Brown University
Providence, RI · Private · NU #13 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Public Policy, International Economics
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics and Inequality, Environmental and Resource Economics
Brown's Economics program is distinctive due to its integration with the Open Curriculum, allowing students to design a highly personalized academic p
Brown's Economics program is a national draw featuring world-class faculty including multiple Nobel laureates and distin
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public · LAC #13 · College of Business and Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: $32,629 Grads/yr: 16
Tracks: Economics, Business Administration (with Economics focus), Data Analytics
Research: Urban and Regional Economics, Labor Market Analysis, Econometric Modeling
The Economics program at Cal State LA is housed within the College of Business and Economics, offering a practical BA focused on applied economics rel
Cal State LA's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 15-20 f
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economics (General), Economics with a focus on Quantitative Methods, Economics with a focus on Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Game Theory and Strategic Behavior
The Economics program at Hamilton is distinguished by its Open Curriculum, which allows students to tailor their coursework without general education
Hamilton's Economics program is a national leader among liberal arts colleges with exceptional faculty and placement; 's
Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Behavioral Economics
The Economics program at Wesleyan is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a strong emphasis on empirical analysis and re
Wesleyan's Economics program is a national draw featuring Nobel laureates, rigorous theoretical training, and exceptiona
Smith College
Northampton, MA · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Gender Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, Development Economics
The Economics program at Smith is distinctive for its strong emphasis on gender economics and the intersection of economics with social justice, refle
Smith College's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' unders
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · Public · NU #15 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Analysis, Economic History, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Health Economics, Urban and Regional Economics
The UCLA Economics department is renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and strong faculty expertise in labor, health, and urban economics. I
UCLA's Economics department is a top-tier national program renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and influenti
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH · Private · NU #15 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Public Policy, International Economics
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Public Policy Analysis
The Dartmouth Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and a strong emphasis on empirical research, particularly throu
Dartmouth's Economics program is consistently ranked in the top 10-15 nationally and features world-class faculty; it me
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA · Public · LAC #16 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $43,319 1yr: $45,626 Grads/yr: 43
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics
Research: Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance
The Economics program at CSUSM emphasizes practical application and regional economic analysis, aligning with the university's focus on social mobilit
CSUSM's Economics program is a national leader in undergraduate teaching and placement, often ranking top 15-20 for publ
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · Public · NU #17 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Economic History, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Behavioral Economics
UC Berkeley's Department of Economics is globally renowned for its rigorous theoretical training and leadership in labor, development, and public poli
UC Berkeley's Economics department is globally renowned, featuring Nobel laureates and top-tier research in labor and de
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · Private · NU #18 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Public Policy, International Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Public Economics and Taxation, Development Economics
The Economics program at Notre Dame is distinctive for its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong emphasis on ethical reasoning and the
Notre Dame's Economics program is a national leader with rigorous quantitative training and top-tier placement; 'strong'
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Private · NU #18 · Department of Economics (College of Arts and Science)
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Tracks: Economics, Economics and Business, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Health Economics
The Department of Economics at Vanderbilt is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and a faculty with significant national influence in
Vanderbilt's Economics program is a national leader, particularly renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and in
Rice University
Houston, TX · Private · NU #18 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, International Trade and Development, Behavioral and Experimental Economics
The Department of Economics at Rice is distinguished by its small class sizes, high student-to-faculty ratio, and a curriculum that emphasizes rigorou
Rice's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'strong' under
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT · Private · LAC #19 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Environmental Economics
Research: Environmental Economics and Climate Change, Development Economics, Behavioral Economics
The Economics program at Middlebury is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong emphasis on applied fields like environmental an
Middlebury is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'strong'
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA · Private · LAC #19 · Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics
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Tracks: Economics, Commerce (Business), International Business
Research: Public Policy Analysis, Financial Markets, International Trade and Development
The Economics major is housed within the Williams School of Commerce, Economics, and Politics, which holds AACSB accreditation—a rare distinction for
The program's AACSB accreditation within a liberal arts context is a rare distinction that signals elite rigor, while it
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA · Private · LAC #19 · Economics Department
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Tracks: General Economics, Applied Economics, Economic Theory
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Economics program at Grinnell is distinguished by its heavy emphasis on quantitative rigor and independent research, culminating in the mandatory
Grinnell is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that consistently ranks in the top 15-20 nationall
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · Public · NU #21 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Economic History, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Public Economics and Taxation, Game Theory and Mechanism Design
The University of Michigan's Economics program is consistently ranked among the top in the nation, renowned for its rigorous theoretical training and
The University of Michigan's Economics program is consistently ranked among the top nationally, featuring world-renowned
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO · Private · NU #21 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Health Economics, International Trade and Finance
The Department of Economics at WashU is distinguished by its rigorous theoretical foundation combined with a strong emphasis on applied research, part
Washington University in St. Louis's Economics program is a national leader, particularly renowned for its unique proxim
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA · Private · NU #21 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Game Theory, Behavioral Economics, Labor Economics
The Department of Economics at Carnegie Mellon is distinguished by its heavy emphasis on quantitative methods, game theory, and behavioral economics,
Carnegie Mellon's Economics program is a national leader due to its unique integration of quantitative methods, game the
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA · Private · LAC #22 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $65,821 1yr: $57,385 Grads/yr: 46
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics, Law and the Liberal Arts (Interdisciplinary), Self-Designed Concentration
Research: Public Policy Analysis, International Economics and Trade, Behavioral Economics
The University of Richmond's Economics program distinguishes itself by blending rigorous quantitative training with a strong liberal arts foundation,
Richmond's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'solid' si
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY · Private · LAC #22 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $67,995 1yr: $72,196 Grads/yr: 143
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance, Economic History
The Economics program at Colgate is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts context, preparing students for top-tier
Colgate's Economics program is a national leader among liberal arts colleges with rigorous quantitative training; 'stron
Haverford College
Haverford, PA · Private · LAC #24 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: $60,876 Grads/yr: 23
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Quantitative Analysis
Research: Econometrics and Causal Inference, Labor Economics, Development Economics
The Economics program at Haverford is distinguished by its rigorous, seminar-based curriculum and the mandatory senior thesis, which provides exceptio
Haverford is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'strong'
Georgetown University
Washington, DC · Private · NU #24 · Department of Economics (McDonough School of Business)
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Tracks: Economics, Business Economics, International Economics
Research: International Trade and Finance, Public Policy Analysis, Labor Economics
The Economics program at Georgetown is housed within the prestigious McDonough School of Business, offering a rigorous BS degree with a strong emphasi
Georgetown's Economics program is a national draw due to its prestigious placement within the McDonough School of Busine
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA · Public · NU #24 · Department of Economics (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Law and Economics
Research: Health Economics, Labor Economics, International Trade and Development
The University of Virginia's Economics program stands out for its rigorous quantitative training and strong emphasis on applied policy analysis, parti
UVA's Economics program is a national leader known for its rigorous quantitative training and influential faculty in are
Emory University
Atlanta, GA · Private · NU #24 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Health Economics
Research: Health Economics and Policy, Behavioral Economics and Experimental Methods, International Trade and Development
The Emory Economics program distinguishes itself through a heavy emphasis on empirical research and quantitative analysis, offering unique concentrati
Emory's Economics program is a top-tier national draw with excellent faculty and placement, often ranking in the top 20;
Colby College
Waterville, ME · Private · LAC #25 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $57,995 1yr: $58,540 Grads/yr: 89
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Data Science
Research: Development Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at Colby is distinctive for its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong focus on real-world policy applications, p
Colby is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'solid' signi
Macalester College
St. Paul, MN · Private · LAC #26 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $64,493 1yr: $47,163 Grads/yr: 49
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Business, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Development Economics, Environmental Economics, International Trade
The Economics program at Macalester is distinctive for its heavy integration of global perspectives, particularly in areas like development economics
Macalester's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong placement and faculty; 'solid' significan
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Private · NU #27 · Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Tracks: Economics, Business Economics, Economic History, Quantitative Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Behavioral Economics, Urban and Regional Economics
The USC Economics program in the Dornsife College is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong ties to the Los Angeles business c
USC's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'strong' unders
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC · Public · NU #27 · Department of Economics (within the College of Arts & Sciences)
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Health Economics
The UNC Economics program is distinguished by its strong emphasis on quantitative analysis and its deep integration with public policy, leveraging the
The UNC Economics program is a nationally recognized flagship, evidenced by its high rankings for PhD placements, deep i
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Private · LAC #28 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $66,519 1yr: $61,612 Grads/yr: 128
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics (often linked with the Business Career Program), Quantitative Economics
Research: Environmental Economics, Labor Economics, International Trade and Development
The Economics program at Holy Cross is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts framework, emphasizing ethical leader
Holy Cross's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong quantitative training and placement; 'str
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO · Private · LAC #29 · Economics Department
2yr Earnings: $46,087 1yr: $45,092 Grads/yr: 60
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Development Economics, Environmental Economics, Behavioral Economics
The Economics program at Colorado College is distinctive due to its integration with the Block Plan, allowing students to deeply immerse themselves in
Colorado College's Economics program is highly regarded and often ranks in the top 20 for liberal arts colleges; 'strong
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA · Public · NU #29 · Department of Economics
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Econometrics and Data Science
Research: Behavioral Economics and Experimental Methods, International Trade and Finance, Labor Economics
The UCSD Department of Economics is renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and leadership in behavioral economics, often ranking among the to
UCSD's Economics department is consistently ranked among the top programs nationally, renowned for its rigorous quantita
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA · Private · LAC #29 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: Grads/yr: 9
Tracks: Economic History, International Economics, Labor Economics, Political Economy
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics and Inequality, Political Economy and Institutional Analysis
The Economics program at Bryn Mawr is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong commitment to social justice, inequal
Bryn Mawr is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that rivals many Ivy League departments; 'strong'
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL · Public · NU #30 · Department of Economics (within the Warrington College of Business)
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Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Urban and Regional Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The University of Florida's Economics program is housed within the prestigious Warrington College of Business and is renowned for its rigorous quantit
UF's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'strong' underst
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX · Public · NU #30 · Department of Economics (College of Liberal Arts)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy and Law
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Environmental and Resource Economics, Econometrics and Causal Inference
The Department of Economics at UT Austin is renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and strong faculty in labor, environmental, and public pol
The Department of Economics at UT Austin is a nationally renowned program with top-tier faculty and significant influenc
New York University
New York, NY · Private · NU #30 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Urban and Regional Economics, Labor Economics, Behavioral Economics
NYU's Economics program is distinguished by its deep integration with the city of New York, offering unparalleled access to internships at major finan
NYU's Economics program is a top-tier national draw, consistently ranked among the best for its rigorous quantitative tr
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA · Private · LAC #31 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $55,102 1yr: $61,041 Grads/yr: 133
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Public Policy, International Economics
Research: Environmental Economics, Labor and Public Policy, Development Economics
The Economics program at Bucknell is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and a mandatory senior thesis, which ensures students graduat
Bucknell's Economics program is highly regarded with strong quantitative training and placement, often ranking in the to
Lafayette College
Easton, PA · Private · LAC #31 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $58,943 1yr: $63,927 Grads/yr: 140
Tracks: Economics (General), Finance Minor
Research: International Trade and Finance, Labor Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Lafayette College distinguishes itself through its integration of quantitative rigor with ethical reasoning, particularly hig
Lafayette's Economics program is highly regarded with strong quantitative training and placement, often ranking top 20;
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA · Private · LAC #31 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $55,964 1yr: $45,376 Grads/yr: 46
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Business, Economics and Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance, Economic History
The Economics program at Franklin & Marshall is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative focus and a mandatory senior thesis, which prepares student
Franklin & Marshall's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong'
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA · Public · NU #33 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Urban and Regional Economics
Research: Agricultural and Environmental Economics, Labor Economics, Development Economics
The UC Davis Economics program is distinctive for its deep integration with the university's world-leading strengths in agriculture, environmental sci
UC Davis is a top-tier public university with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'solid' signi
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA · Public · NU #33 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Econometrics and Data Analysis, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Environmental and Resource Economics, Behavioral and Experimental Economics
The UCI Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative focus and strong ties to the Paul Merage School of Business, offering a unique
UC Irvine is a top-tier public university with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'solid' sign
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public · NU #33 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Econometrics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Econometrics and Causal Inference, International Trade and Development
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Department of Economics is a globally recognized powerhouse, particularly in labor economics and econome
The Department of Economics at UIUC is a globally recognized powerhouse featuring Nobel laureates and top-tier research
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA · Public · NU #33 · School of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics, Data Science (Economics track), Public Policy
Research: Industrial Organization, Labor Economics, Econometrics and Causal Inference
The Georgia Institute of Technology's Economics program is distinctively quantitative, leveraging the university's strength in engineering and computi
Georgia Tech's Economics program is a national leader, particularly in quantitative and applied fields, often ranking to
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Private · LAC #34 · Economics
2yr Earnings: $55,078 1yr: $46,544 Grads/yr: 85
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Environmental Economics, Development Economics
Research: Environmental Economics and Sustainability, Urban Development and Housing Policy, International Trade and Globalization
The Economics program at Occidental College is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong focus on social justice and
Occidental's Economics program is highly regarded with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 20; 'strong' unde
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA · Private · LAC #34 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $38,289 1yr: $56,625 Grads/yr: 50
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics
Research: Development Economics, Gender and Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Economics program at Mount Holyoke is distinguished by its rigorous focus on applied social issues, particularly gender, development, and environm
Mount Holyoke's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' unders
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Social Sciences
2yr Earnings: 1yr: Grads/yr: 19
Tracks: Economics, Environmental Analysis, Social Responsibility
Research: Behavioral Economics, Environmental Economics, Economic Inequality and Social Justice
Pitzer's Economics program is distinctively framed through a lens of social responsibility and behavioral economics, diverging from traditional quanti
Pitzer's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with distinctive faculty and strong placement; 'strong' u
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $46,087 1yr: $49,572 Grads/yr: 26
Tracks: Economics, Economics with a concentration in Business Economics, Economics with a concentration in Public Policy
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Skidmore is distinguished by its commitment to small, seminar-style classes that foster deep mentorship and critical thinking
Skidmore's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong quantitative training and placement; 'stron
Denison University
Granville, OH · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $50,439 1yr: $53,668 Grads/yr: 77
Tracks: Economics (General), Business & Finance (via Denison Edge), Data Analytics
Research: Quantitative Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental/Sustainability Economics
The Economics program at Denison is distinctive for its heavy integration of quantitative methods and real-world application through the King Center a
Denison's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' understates
Trinity College
Hartford, CT · Private · LAC #36 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $61,814 1yr: $61,320 Grads/yr: 119
Tracks: Economics, Data Science (Economics track), Business Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Development Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Trinity College is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong emphasis on social justice and
Trinity College's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' unde
Tufts University
Medford, MA · Private · NU #37 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics, Applied Economics, Mathematics and Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Political Economy
The Tufts Economics program is distinctive for its strong integration with the Tisch College of Civic Life, encouraging students to apply economic the
Tufts' Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' understates its
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA · Private · NU #37 · Department of Economics (Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics, Finance
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Development, Health Economics
The Economics program at Boston College is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training within a Jesuit framework that emphasizes ethical decis
The program is nationally recognized for its rigorous quantitative training, prestigious faculty research in key areas l
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI · Public · NU #39 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Econometrics and Data Science, International Economics
Research: Labor Economics and Inequality, Development Economics, Econometrics and Causal Inference
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Economics department is a global powerhouse, historically associated with the 'Wisconsin School' of economics an
The University of Wisconsin-Madison's Economics department is a globally renowned powerhouse, historically defined by th
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA · Public · NU #39 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Labor Economics
Research: Environmental and Resource Economics, Labor Economics, Game Theory and Industrial Organization
The UCSB Department of Economics is nationally recognized for its rigorous theoretical training and strong focus on applied fields like environmental
UCSB is a top-tier public university with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'solid' significa
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $48,667 1yr: $48,695 Grads/yr: 42
Tracks: Economics (General), Data Analytics
Research: Economics of Race and Gender, Development Economics, Urban Economics and Public Policy
The Economics program at Spelman College is distinctive for its rigorous focus on the intersection of economics, race, and gender, preparing students
Spelman's Economics program is a national leader with rigorous faculty and strong placement, often ranking top 20; 'stro
Trinity University
San Antonio, TX · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $52,107 1yr: Grads/yr: 38
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics
Research: Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance
The Economics program at Trinity University distinguishes itself by offering a rigorous liberal arts foundation combined with practical business appli
Trinity University's Economics program is a national leader with strong quantitative training and placement, often ranki
Union College
Schenectady, NY · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $58,673 1yr: $50,348 Grads/yr: 98
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Business, Economics and Data Science
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Development, Financial Markets and Institutions
The Economics program at Union College is distinguished by its mandatory senior thesis, which provides rigorous training in economic modeling and empi
Union College's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' unders
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public · NU #41 · Department of Economics (School of Arts and Sciences)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, Econometrics, Urban Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Urban and Regional Economics, Health Economics
The Department of Economics at Rutgers is renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and strong focus on labor, urban, and health economics, ofte
Rutgers is a top-tier public university with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'solid' signif
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD · Public · NU #44 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Economic History, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Macroeconomics and Monetary Policy, Labor Economics and Inequality, International Trade and Development
The University of Maryland's Department of Economics is renowned for its strong theoretical foundation and significant influence on public policy, par
UMD's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'strong' unders
Scripps College
Claremont, CA · Private · LAC #44 · Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: Grads/yr: 16
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics
Research: Gender Economics and Labor Markets, Environmental and Resource Economics, International Development
The Economics program at Scripps College is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative focus within a liberal arts framework, requiring a senior thesi
Scripps is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'strong' un
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY · Private · NU #44 · Department of Economics (William E. Simon Department of Economics)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Economic History, International Economics, Public Finance
Research: Labor Economics, Public Finance and Taxation, International Trade and Development
The William E. Simon Department of Economics at the University of Rochester is renowned for its rigorous quantitative training and strong theoretical
Rochester's Economics program is a national leader with rigorous quantitative training and top-tier placement; 'strong'
University of the South
Sewanee, TN · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $47,595 1yr: $50,532 Grads/yr: 49
Tracks: Economics, Environmental Economics (via SIPE), Business Analytics (via Babson Center)
Research: Environmental Economics and Natural Resource Management, Development Economics, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at Sewanee is distinctive for its heavy integration with environmental studies and the university's unique 13,000-acre 'Domain,'
Sewanee's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' understates
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $50,320 1yr: $48,684 Grads/yr: 68
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Data Analytics (Joint Major), Economics and Public Policy
Research: International Trade and Development, Labor Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Dickinson is distinguished by its integration with the college's mandatory internship requirement and the unique 'Economics a
Dickinson's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' understate
Furman University
Greenville, SC · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $57,318 1yr: Grads/yr: 17
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Public Policy and Economic Development, Labor Economics, International Trade
Furman's Economics program is uniquely positioned by its integration with the Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, offering students ra
Furman's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' understates i
Kenyon College
Gambier, OH · Private · LAC #45 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $50,856 1yr: $50,959 Grads/yr: 61
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, Development Economics
The Kenyon Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training within a liberal arts framework, emphasizing critical thinking and
Kenyon is a top-tier liberal arts college with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'strong' und
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC · Private · NU #46 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Health Economics, International Trade and Development
The Economics program at Wake Forest is distinguished by its integration with the university's 'Pro Humanitate' mission, emphasizing ethical leadershi
Wake Forest's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'strong
University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · NU #46 · Department of Economics (within the Terry College of Business)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Applied Economics, Economic Analysis, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Finance, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at UGA is distinguished by its strong integration with the Terry College of Business, offering rigorous quantitative training al
UGA's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'solid' signifi
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · Private · NU #46 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor and Health Economics, Development Economics, Econometrics and Causal Inference
The Department of Economics at Lehigh distinguishes itself through a rigorous quantitative curriculum that balances theoretical depth with practical a
Lehigh's Economics program is a national leader with strong faculty and placement, often ranking top 15-20; 'solid' sign
University of Washington
Seattle, WA · Public · NU #46 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Development, Urban and Regional Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics, Development Economics
The University of Washington's Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong ties to Seattle's tech and policy s
The Economics program at the University of Washington is a highly selective, capacity-constrained major with world-class
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Private · LAC #50 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $52,107 1yr: $56,177 Grads/yr: 80
Tracks: Economics (General), Mathematics and Statistics (Interdisciplinary), Business Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Economics program at St. Olaf is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training, integrating strong mathematical foundations with real-world
St. Olaf's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong quantitative training and placement; 'stron
DePauw University
Greencastle, IN · Private · LAC #50 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $57,860 1yr: $58,544 Grads/yr: 61
Tracks: Economics, Mathematics and Economics
Research: Environmental Economics, Development Economics, Game Theory and Behavioral Economics
DePauw's Economics program is distinctive for its mandatory senior thesis, which ensures students gain deep research experience before graduation. The
DePauw's Economics program is a top-tier liberal arts offering with strong faculty and placement; 'strong' understates i
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI · Private · LAC #50 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: Grads/yr: 45
Tracks: Austrian Economics, General Economics
Research: Austrian School of Economics, Free Market Theory, Economic History
The Economics program at Hillsdale is distinctive for its rigorous focus on the Austrian School of Economics, offering specialized courses like 'Austr
Hillsdale's Economics program is a national leader with unique faculty and high placement rates, often ranking top 20; '
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CA · Public · NU #76 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $38,937 1yr: $35,836 Grads/yr: 331
Tracks: Economic Analysis, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental Economics
The UCR Economics program is distinguished by its strong focus on applied policy analysis and labor markets, benefiting from the university's recent i
UC Riverside is a top-tier public university with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'strong'
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA · Public · NU #82 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $44,356 1yr: $41,483 Grads/yr: 162
Tracks: Economics, Applied Economics, International Economics, Environmental Economics
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The UCSC Economics program is distinguished by its strong emphasis on empirical research and its deep integration with the university's residential co
UC Santa Cruz is a top-tier public university with an Economics program that ranks in the top 15-20 nationally; 'strong'

★★ Strong Programs

United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT · Public · LAC #4 · Department of Social Sciences
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics
Research: Maritime Economics, Defense Economics, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at the United States Coast Guard Academy is distinctive for its integration of rigorous economic theory with practical applicati
The program is distinguished by its unique integration of economic theory with maritime policy and national security, of
United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY · Public · LAC #5 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics
Research: Maritime Economics, International Trade and Logistics, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at USMMA is distinctive for its heavy integration with maritime industry principles and federal service requirements, offering a
The Economics program at USMMA is a distinctive 'strong' offering due to its specialized focus on maritime economics and
Davidson College
Davidson, NC · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics (General), Economics with a focus on Public Policy, Economics with a focus on Business/Finance
Research: Development Economics, Labor Economics, Health Economics
Davidson's Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training combined with a strong emphasis on ethical leadership and public s
Davidson is excellent, but its Economics program generally does not rank in the top 15 national research programs; 'stro
Barnard College
New York, NY · Private · LAC #14 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Public Policy, Economics and Data Science
Research: Gender Economics and Labor Markets, Urban and Regional Economics, International Trade and Finance
The Economics program at Barnard is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and a unique focus on the economics of gender, labor markets,
Barnard's Economics program is a standout within the liberal arts landscape due to its rigorous quantitative focus, uniq
Boston University
Boston, MA · Private · NU #41 · Department of Economics (College of Arts & Sciences)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Quantitative Economics
Research: Health Economics and Public Policy, Labor Economics, International Trade and Development
The BU Economics program is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong integration with the university's renowned School of Public
Boston University's Economics program is a well-above-average offering with rigorous quantitative training, notable rese
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH · Public · NU #41 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economic Theory, Applied Economics, International Economics, Public Policy
Research: Labor Economics, International Trade and Development, Public Policy Analysis
The Department of Economics at Ohio State is distinguished by its robust faculty research in labor and health economics, offering students access to c
Ohio State's Economics program is well-above-average with a dedicated department featuring nationally recognized faculty
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN · Public · NU #46 · Department of Economics (within the College of Liberal Arts)
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Applied Economics, Economic Theory, International Economics, Public Policy and Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Health Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Department of Economics at Purdue is distinguished by its rigorous quantitative training and strong focus on applied research, particularly in lab
Purdue's Economics department is highly regarded for its rigorous quantitative training and significant research output

★ Solid Programs

United States Military Academy
West Point, NY · Public · LAC #1 · Department of Social Sciences
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics
Research: Economics of National Security, Game Theory and Strategic Decision Making, Operations Research and Logistics
The Economics program at West Point is distinctively focused on applying economic principles to national security, military strategy, and defense logi
West Point serves a specific military mission and does not compete for top national academic rankings in Economics; 'fla
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD · Public · LAC #2 · Department of Social Sciences
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics
Research: Macroeconomic Policy, Defense Economics, International Trade and Finance
The Economics program at the U.S. Naval Academy is distinctively focused on applying economic theory to national security, defense policy, and militar
Similar to Air Force Academy, the program serves a specific military mission and does not compete for top national acade
United States Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs, CO · Public · LAC #3 · Department of Social Sciences
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics
Research: Defense Economics, Resource Allocation in Military Contexts, Macroeconomic Policy
The Economics program at USAFA is uniquely designed to prepare cadets for leadership roles in defense economics and resource management within the mil
While rigorous, the program serves a specific military mission rather than competing for top national academic rankings
California State University, Chico
Chico, CA · Public · LAC #9 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $41,725 1yr: Grads/yr: 33
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics
Research: Regional and Urban Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Economics program at CSU Chico emphasizes practical application through its strong ties to the College of Business and opportunities for field-bas
The Economics program at CSU Chico offers a competent curriculum with practical application ties to the College of Busin
Fresno State
Fresno, CA · Public · LAC #11 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $31,839 1yr: Grads/yr: 32
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Applied Economics, Agricultural Economics, Regional Economic Development (Central Valley focus)
The Department of Economics at Fresno State emphasizes applied economics with a strong focus on the Central Valley's unique agricultural and regional
While CSU Fresno has a competent program, it does not rank in the top 15-20 nationally or possess the research output to
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA · Public · LAC #14 · Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: $33,973 Grads/yr: 11
Tracks: General Economics, Applied Economics
Research: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, Regional Economic Development, Community-based Policy Analysis
The Economics program at Cal Poly Humboldt distinguishes itself through a strong emphasis on environmental, agricultural, and regional economic issues
Cal Poly Humboldt offers a competent and distinct Economics program with a specialized focus on environmental and region
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA · Public · LAC #15 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $34,526 1yr: Grads/yr: 26
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics
Research: Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, Regional Economic Development (Bay Area focus)
The Economics program at Cal State East Bay provides a practical, applied foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis, emphasizing local B
The program offers a competent, applied curriculum with clear career pathways in the Bay Area but lacks the national res
California State University, Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA · Public · LAC #17 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Environmental Economics, Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics
The Economics program at CSUMB is distinctive for its heavy integration of service-learning and real-world application, particularly regarding coastal
CSUMB's Economics program is a competent offering with a distinctive focus on regional application and service-learning,
California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA · Public · LAC #18 · Department of Economics and Business Administration
2yr Earnings: $33,459 1yr: $28,938 Grads/yr: 26
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics
Research: Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at CSUSB emphasizes practical application within the Southern California region, leveraging its proximity to diverse economic se
The Economics program at CSUSB provides competent preparation with decent outcomes through its focus on regional applica
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA · Public · LAC #19 · Department of Economics and Business Administration
2yr Earnings: 1yr: Grads/yr: 12
Tracks: Economics, Business Administration
Research: Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics, Applied Econometrics
The Economics program at CSU Stanislaus is a practical, undergraduate-focused BA designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in business, gov
The Economics program at CSU Stanislaus is a competent, practice-oriented BA that effectively serves regional employment
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA · Public · LAC #20 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $49,683 1yr: $38,472 Grads/yr: 16
Tracks: Economics (General), Business Economics, Public Policy
Research: Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics and Workforce Analysis, Agricultural Economics
The Economics program at CSUB is designed to serve the economic needs of California's Central Valley, offering a practical BA that emphasizes applied
The program is a competent offering with clear regional relevance and decent employment outcomes in the Central Valley,
California State University Channel Islands
Camarillo, CA · Public · LAC #21 · Social Sciences Division
2yr Earnings: $58,221 1yr: Grads/yr: 13
Tracks: Economics, Business Economics
Research: Applied Economics, Regional Economic Development, Labor Economics
The Economics program at CSUCI distinguishes itself through its heavy emphasis on the 'Four Pillars' framework, integrating community engagement, inte
The Economics program at CSUCI is a competent offering with distinct strengths in applied learning and community engagem
Bates College
Lewiston, ME · Private · LAC #26 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: $69,338 1yr: $55,768 Grads/yr: 68
Tracks: Economics, Economics and Data Science (via Digital and Computational Studies), Individual Interdisciplinary Major (customizable)
Research: Environmental and Resource Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy Analysis
The Economics program at Bates is distinguished by its Open Curriculum, which allows students to design a flexible path integrating economics with dat
Bates is a strong liberal arts college, but its Economics program does not consistently rank in the top 15 nationally co
Berea College
Berea, KY · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr: Grads/yr: 3
Tracks: Economics (General), Applied Economics
Research: Appalachian Economic Development, Labor Economics, Environmental Economics
The Economics program at Berea College is distinctive for its heavy emphasis on applied economics, particularly regarding Appalachia, labor markets, a
While Berea has a unique mission, its Economics program lacks the national research output or top-tier rankings to be co
Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA · Private · LAC #40 · Department of Economics
2yr Earnings: 1yr:
Research: Global Economic Development, Economics of Peace and Conflict, International Trade and Policy
The Economics program at Soka University of America is distinctively framed within the university's core mission of global citizenship and peace studi
The program offers a distinct niche through its focus on global citizenship and peace studies, supported by a mandatory
University of California, Merced
Merced, CA · Public · NU #60 · School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts
2yr Earnings: $43,000 1yr: $30,771 Grads/yr: 24
Tracks: Economics, Applied Economics
Research: Labor Economics, Development Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics
The Economics program at UC Merced is distinctively focused on applied economics, particularly regarding labor markets, development in the Central Val
The Economics program at UC Merced is a competent offering with a distinct focus on applied economics and regional issue