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2023 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia

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Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Georgia. With 641 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

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 Georgia ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best bachelor's degree programs for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia

The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Our analysis found Emory University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Georgia. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. UGA is a very large public school located in the city of Athens.

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#4

Spelman College

Atlanta, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Spelman College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Spelman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $1,398.

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#5

Mercer University

Macon, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mercer University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Macon.

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#6

Covenant College

Lookout Mountain, GA

Covenant College 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. Located in the rural area of Lookout Mountain, Covenant is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#7

Morehouse College

Atlanta, GA

Morehouse College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree economics programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Morehouse is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#8

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

Georgia Southern University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree economics programs. GaSou is a very large public school located in the distant town of Statesboro.

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Georgia State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Georgia State accumulate an average of around $25,462 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $184.

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#10

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, GA

University of West Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. University of West Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the town of Carrollton.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,443
Tennessee 436
Louisiana 206
Virginia 1,327
North Carolina 1,245
West Virginia 42
Alabama 107
Mississippi 63
South Carolina 316
Arkansas 103
Kentucky 221

Economics Concentrations

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 10 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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