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2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan

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Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Michigan. With 1,493 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 5th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Michigan to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Michigan to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan

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

Top Michigan Schools for a Master's in Economics

Our analysis found University of Michigan - Ann Arbor to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Report

#2

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Michigan State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Michigan State is a fairly large public school located in the city of East Lansing.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Michigan University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. WMU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kalamazoo.

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#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Central Michigan University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Central Michigan is a large public school located in the town of Mount Pleasant.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Eastern Michigan University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Eastern Michigan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti.

Full Economics at Eastern Michigan University Report

#6

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Wayne State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Wayne State is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit.

After completing their Master's Degree, economics graduates from Wayne State carry an average student debtload of $26,195.

Full Economics at Wayne State University Report

Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 1,134
Illinois 2,131
Indiana 880
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 6 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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