2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 168 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the economics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Economics
Our analysis found New York University to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Of the 541 students majoring in economics at NYU, 52% are male and 48% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from NYU carry an average student debt load of $19,417. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $1,175.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMCP is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.
Of the 400 students majoring in economics at UMCP, 67% are male and 34% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at UMCP accumulate an average of around $19,341 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $296, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Queens College is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Queens, QC is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 34% of the economics majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at QC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $10,520.
Out of the 168 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the # 4 spot on the list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.
About 29% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 71% are male.
On average, economics graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick take out $20,851 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $357, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Binghamton University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Binghamton University is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal.
Women make up 35% of the economics majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Binghamton University accumulate an average of around $18,915 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $341.
Stony Brook University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a very large student population.
About 40% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 60% are male.
Economics majors at SUNY Stony Brook take out an average of $18,932 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #7, University at Albany did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Albany, UAlbany is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 202 students majoring in economics at UAlbany, 69% are male and 31% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from UAlbany carry an average student debt load of $19,632. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $214.
Columbia University in the City of New York ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Of the 327 students majoring in economics at Columbia, 58% are male and 42% are female.
On average, economics graduates from Columbia take out $26,738 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $855, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Syracuse University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 37% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 63% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from Syracuse carry an average student debt load of $22,518. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $526.
University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Women make up 42% of the economics majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UPenn take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,728.
With a ranking of #11, Cornell University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 27% of the economics majors at the school.
Economics majors at Cornell take out an average of $13,982 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $654.
With a ranking of #12, George Washington University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
About 50% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 50% are male.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $583.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 158 students majoring in economics at Pitt, 66% are male and 34% are female.
On average, economics graduates from Pitt take out $22,230 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $710.
United States Naval Academy came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Annapolis, Annapolis is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 172 students majoring in economics at Annapolis, 85% are male and 15% are female.
Frostburg State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree economics programs. Frostburg State is a small public school located in the small suburb of Frostburg.
About 47% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 53% are male.
Georgetown University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Of the 181 students majoring in economics at Georgetown, 57% are male and 43% are female.
Economics majors at Georgetown take out an average of $14,486 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
With a ranking of #17, Villanova University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Of the 124 students majoring in economics at Villanova, 58% are male and 42% are female.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Villanova take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,355. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $678.
University at Buffalo did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo.
About 17% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 83% are male.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at University at Buffalo take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,201.
Bucknell University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.
Of the 133 students majoring in economics at Bucknell, 66% are male and 34% are female.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $826, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Fordham University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 37% of the economics majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Fordham U accumulate an average of around $21,011 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $869.
University of Delaware ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 23% of the economics majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from UD carry an average student debt load of $22,191. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $448.
The City College of New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. CCNY is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
About 37% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 63% are male.
On average, economics graduates from CCNY take out $10,827 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Colgate University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of Hamilton, Colgate is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 143 students majoring in economics at Colgate, 62% are male and 38% are female.
On average, economics graduates from Colgate take out $16,832 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Hunter College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 44% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 56% are male.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Hunter take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $11,119.
Johns Hopkins University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for economics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.
About 33% of the students majoring in economics at the school are women while 67% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, economics majors at Johns Hopkins accumulate an average of around $12,934 in student debt.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of Maryland - Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
| 27 | University of Rochester | Rochester, NY |
| 27 | Lafayette College | Easton, PA |
| 29 | Baruch College | New York, NY |
| 30 | Towson University | Towson, MD |
| 31 | Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY |
| 32 | Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| 33 | American University | Washington, DC |
Best Economics Colleges by State
Explore the best economics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2,416 |
| New York | 5,213 |
| Maryland | 1,613 |
| New Jersey | 843 |
| District of Columbia | 737 |
| Delaware | 173 |
Economics Related Majors
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.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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