2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maryland. With 1,613 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Maryland to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree programs offered the best educational experiences 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland

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

Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in Economics

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

310 Master's Degrees

$95,401 Average Earnings

$37,727 Average Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, economics graduates from Johns Hopkins carry an average student debtload of $37,727.

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#2

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, MD

92 Master's Degrees

$36,552 Average Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UMCP take out while working on their Master's Degree is $36,552.

Full Economics at University of Maryland - College Park Report

#3

University of Maryland - Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD

3 Master's Degrees

Out of the 3 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

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Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 3 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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