2023 Best Economics Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Missouri. With 418 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 8th 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. 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 Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 14 schools in Missouri to see which ones offered the best programs for business students.
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2023 Best Economics Schools in Missouri
Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best Economics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Washington University in St Louis the best school in Missouri for economics students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at WUSTL take out is $14,805.
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The excellent programs at Webster University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Missouri. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Park University is a great place for economics students. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in Missouri list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
Economics majors at Mizzou take out an average of $18,315 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Truman State University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Missouri. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.
With a ranking of #6, Northwest Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Northwest is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Maryville.
University of Missouri - St Louis came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in Missouri ranking. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
While working on their degree, economics majors at UMSL accumulate an average of around $18,250 in student debt.
With a ranking of #8, Southeast Missouri State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau.
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Saint Louis University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for economics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Missouri State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Springfield.
On average, economics graduates from Missouri State take out $19,793 in student loans while working on their degree.
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 |
| Iowa | 321 |
| Kansas | 343 |
| Nebraska | 111 |
| South Dakota | 43 |
| North Dakota | 38 |
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 14 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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