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2023 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 5th in Ohio. In fact, 1,134 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 10 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Denison University

Granville, OH

Our 2023 rankings named Denison University the best school in Ohio for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Case Western Reserve University is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Oberlin College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. Located in the fringe town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#4

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Kenyon College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Ohio. Located in the town of Gambier, Kenyon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#5

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Dayton. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Ohio list. UDayton is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Dayton.

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Miami University - Oxford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the town of Oxford.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Miami University - Oxford accumulate an average of around $20,476 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $772.

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With a ranking of #7, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Ohio State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,692. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $289.

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#8

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

John Carroll University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. John Carroll is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of University Heights.

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Ohio Dominican University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. ODU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Columbus.

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#10

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH

With a ranking of #10, Ohio Wesleyan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. OWU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Delaware.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 1,493
Illinois 2,131
Indiana 880
Wisconsin 1,225

Economics Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 24 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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