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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Ohio

45 Colleges
$44,648 Avg Salary
$22,794 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 5th in Ohio. In fact, 1,134 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

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To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Economics Schools in Ohio ranking. This report analyzed 45 schools in Ohio to see which ones were the most popular 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a .

Our 2023 rankings named Ohio State University - Main Campus the most popular school in Ohio for economics students. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

Economics majors at Ohio State take out an average of $21,000 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $289.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Miami University - Oxford. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Ohio list. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public school located in the town of Oxford.

On average, economics graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $24,625 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $772.

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The excellent programs at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Ohio. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from UC carry an average student debt load of $18,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $440.

Full Economics at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus Report

#4

Denison University

Granville, OH

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Denison University is a great place for economics students. Located in the suburb of Granville, Denison is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, economics graduates from Denison take out $22,375 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Out of the 45 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio University - Athens Campus landed the # 5 spot on the list. OHIO Athens is a very large public school located in the town of Athens.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at OHIO Athens take out is $30,300.

Full Economics at Ohio University - Athens Campus Report

With a ranking of #6, Case Western Reserve University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Located in the large city of Cleveland, Case Western is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

On average, economics graduates from Case Western take out $23,883 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Kent State University at Kent landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the large suburb of Kent, Kent State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, economics majors at Kent State accumulate an average of around $23,812 in student debt.

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, economics majors at BGSU accumulate an average of around $23,625 in student debt.

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#9

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

Oberlin College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the fringe town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Oberlin take out is $25,000.

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#10

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

Kenyon College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the distant town of Gambier, Kenyon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Kenyon carry an average student debt load of $18,718.

Full Economics at Kenyon College Report

Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 1,493
Illinois 2,131
Indiana 880
Wisconsin 1,225

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 26 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).
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