2023 Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region
Finding the Best Economics School for You
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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. This report analyzed 56 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.
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2023 Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Best Economics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Carleton College the best school in the Plains States Region for economics students. Carleton is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from Carleton carry an average student debtload of $19,500.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region list. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at WUSTL take out is $14,805.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Grinnell College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Grinnell, Grinnell is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
On average, economics graduates from Grinnell take out $16,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Augustana University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Augustana Sioux Falls is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Sioux Falls.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Olaf College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Economics majors at St. Olaf take out an average of $26,671 in student loans while working on their egree.
Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Gustavus Adolphus is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Saint Peter.
On average, economics graduates from Gustavus Adolphus take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
College of Saint Benedict did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for economics students. It came in at #7 on the list. CSB is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Saint Joseph.
Saint Johns University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region list. SJU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Collegeville.
Economics majors at SJU take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Fort Hays State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Hays, FHSU is a public college with a large student population.
With a ranking of #10, Webster University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.
Best Economics Colleges by State
Explore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 847 |
| Missouri | 418 |
| Iowa | 321 |
| Kansas | 343 |
| Nebraska | 111 |
| South Dakota | 43 |
| North Dakota | 38 |
Economics Related Rankings by Major
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 25 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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