2023 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 256 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Maine to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine
Check out the economics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maine Schools for a Bachelor's in Economics
Our analysis found Bowdoin College to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Maine. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Brunswick.
Out of the 5 schools in Maine that were part of this year’s ranking, Bates College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Colby College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Colby is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Southern Maine helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Maine. Located in the small city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Economics majors at University of Southern Maine take out an average of $18,055 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Maine list. Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, economics graduates from UMaine take out $22,467 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3,397 |
| Connecticut | 1,099 |
| New Hampshire | 353 |
| Rhode Island | 375 |
| Vermont | 202 |
Rankings in Majors Related to Economics
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 5 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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