2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 5th in Virginia. In fact, 1,327 were awarded in the state in <nil>.
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Virginia 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 Virginia
The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Virginia Schools for a Master's in Economics
Our analysis found University of Virginia - Main Campus to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Virginia. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Tech landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at GMU take out while working on their Master's Degree is $27,294.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public school with a very large student population.
Out of the 5 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a very large student population.
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 |
| Georgia | 641 |
| Tennessee | 436 |
| Louisiana | 206 |
| North Carolina | 1,245 |
| West Virginia | 42 |
| Alabama | 107 |
| Mississippi | 63 |
| South Carolina | 316 |
| Arkansas | 103 |
| Kentucky | 221 |
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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