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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Pennsylvania

53 Colleges
$48,747 Avg Salary
$24,299 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked 6th in Pennsylvania. In fact, 2,416 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Economics Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 53 schools in Pennsylvania to see which 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.

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

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Our 2023 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the most popular school in Pennsylvania for economics students. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UPenn take out is $14,621.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for economics students. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Pitt carry an average student debt load of $24,989. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $710, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, economics graduates from Villanova take out $26,497 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $678.

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#4

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bucknell University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Pennsylvania list. Bucknell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Lewisburg.

While working on their degree, economics majors at Bucknell accumulate an average of around $25,888 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $826.

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#5

Lafayette College

Easton, PA

Out of the 53 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Lafayette College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Lafayette is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Easton.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Lafayette take out is $19,500.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

With a ranking of #6, Temple University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

On average, economics graduates from Temple take out $21,854 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $518.

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#7

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

Economics majors at Carnegie Mellon take out an average of $22,020 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Gettysburg College

Gettysburg, PA

Gettysburg College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Gettysburg is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Gettysburg.

On average, economics graduates from Gettysburg take out $26,812 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#9

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.

On average, economics graduates from Swarthmore take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle.

Economics majors at Dickinson take out an average of $19,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 5,213
Maryland 1,613
New Jersey 843
District of Columbia 737
Delaware 173

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.

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