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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia

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Finding the Best Economics School for You

With 42 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, economics is the #15 most popular major in West Virginia.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in West Virginia 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.

Check out the economics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in West Virginia.

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our analysis found West Virginia University to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in West Virginia. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Morgantown.

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#2

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, WV

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Shepherd University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia list. Located in the fringe town of Shepherdstown, Shepherd University is a public college with a small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia list. WVSU is a small public school located in the midsize suburb of Institute.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Virginia Wesleyan College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia list. West Virginia Wesleyan is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Buckhannon.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Davis & Elkins College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia list. D&E is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Elkins.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethany College West Virginia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia list. Bethany College West Virginia is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Bethany.

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Strayer University - West Virginia ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in West Virginia list. Strayer University - West Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized suburb of Scott Depot.

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#7

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Marshall University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,443
Georgia 641
Tennessee 436
Louisiana 206
Virginia 1,327
North Carolina 1,245
Alabama 107
Mississippi 63
South Carolina 316
Arkansas 103
Kentucky 221

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 8 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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