2023 Best Economics Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 256 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Best Economics Schools in Maine ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Maine to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for business students.
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2023 Best Economics Schools in Maine
Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maine Schools in Economics
Our analysis found Bowdoin College to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in Maine. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Brunswick.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Bowdoin take out is $19,500.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bates College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in Maine list. Located in the small city of Lewiston, Bates is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Bates take out is $13,000.
The excellent programs at Colby College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Maine. Colby is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Waterville.
While working on their degree, economics majors at Colby accumulate an average of around $24,250 in student debt.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Maine. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in Maine list. Located in the city of Portland, University of Southern Maine is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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The excellent programs at University of Maine helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Maine. Located in the suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UMaine take out is $22,984.
Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3,397 |
| Connecticut | 1,099 |
| New Hampshire | 353 |
| Rhode Island | 375 |
| Vermont | 202 |
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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