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2023 Best Economics Schools in Kansas

5 Colleges
$41,521 Avg Salary
$22,638 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Kansas. With 343 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 6th 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. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Best Economics Schools in Kansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 5 schools in Kansas to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Kansas

Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Kansas Schools in Economics

Our 2023 rankings named Fort Hays State University the best school in Kansas for economics students. Located in the town of Hays, FHSU is a public school with a large student population.

Full Economics at Fort Hays State University Report

#2

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Out of the 5 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the # 2 spot on the list. KU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Lawrence.

Economics majors at KU take out an average of $24,650 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $708.

Full Economics at University of Kansas Report

#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

Out of the 5 schools in Kansas that were part of this year’s ranking, Kansas State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Manhattan, K -State is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from K -State carry an average student debtload of $20,625.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Wichita State University is a great place for economics students. WSU is a large public school located in the city of Wichita.

Full Economics at Wichita State University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emporia State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in Kansas list. Located in the town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Minnesota 847
Missouri 418
Iowa 321
Nebraska 111
South Dakota 43
North Dakota 38

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 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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