2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 107 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, economics is the #13 most popular major in Alabama.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Our analysis looked at 9 schools in Alabama to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.
Featured schools near , edit
2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Most Popular Alabama Schools for a Bachelor's in Economics
Our analysis found Auburn University to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.
Women make up 32% of the economics majors at the school.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Jacksonville State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Alabama. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Jacksonville.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of West Alabama is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote area of Livingston, University of West Alabama is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in economics at University of West Alabama, 75% are male and 25% are female.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Auburn University at Montgomery is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. AUM is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Montgomery.
Of the 8 students majoring in economics at AUM, 75% are male and 25% are female.
Read full report on Economics at Auburn University at Montgomery
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Tuskegee University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Alabama. Located in the distant town of Tuskegee, Tuskegee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Samford University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular economics schools in Alabama. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 40% of the economics majors at the school.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Birmingham Southern College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, BSC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Troy 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 #8 on the list. TROY is a large public school located in the town of Troy.
Strayer University - Alabama 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 #9 on the list. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Birmingham.
Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,443 |
| Georgia | 641 |
| Tennessee | 436 |
| Louisiana | 206 |
| Virginia | 1,327 |
| North Carolina | 1,245 |
| West Virginia | 42 |
| Mississippi | 63 |
| South Carolina | 316 |
| Arkansas | 103 |
| Kentucky | 221 |
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 9 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.
Featured Schools
You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.
Visit School