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2023 Best Economics Schools in Indiana

11 Colleges
$53,287 Avg Salary
$22,592 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

In <nil>, economics students earned 880 degrees and certificates from an Indiana school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Economics Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Indiana

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Economics Schools

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Notre Dame take out is $19,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $666, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means DePauw University is a great place for economics students. Located in the town of Greencastle, DePauw is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Economics majors at DePauw take out an average of $26,932 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $935.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Purdue University - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, economics graduates from Purdue take out $23,099 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN

The excellent programs at Wabash College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Indiana. Wabash is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crawfordsville.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Wabash carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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Out of the 11 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 5 spot on the list. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bloomington.

On average, economics graduates from IU Bloomington take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Southern Indiana landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Located in the suburb of Evansville, USI is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Hanover College

Hanover, IN

Hanover College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Indiana list. Located in the town of Hanover, Hanover is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, economics graduates from Hanover take out $26,898 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#8

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Indiana State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

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#9

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Indiana list. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Valparaiso.

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#10

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Ball State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the small city of Muncie, Ball State is a public college with a large student population.

On average, economics graduates from Ball State take out $22,054 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 1,493
Ohio 1,134
Illinois 2,131
Wisconsin 1,225

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 11 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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