2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Minnesota
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Minnesota. With 847 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in Minnesota 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.
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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Minnesota
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Economics Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Economics Schools
Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in Minnesota. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, economics majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $276, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent programs at St Olaf College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Minnesota. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Northfield.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from St. Olaf carry an average student debt load of $26,671.
Out of the 23 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Macalester College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Macalester is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul.
Economics majors at Macalester take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of St Thomas Minnesota. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Minnesota list. Located in the city of Saint Paul, UST MN is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UST MN take out is $24,250.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Carleton College is a great place for economics students. Located in the distant town of Northfield, Carleton is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, economics majors at Carleton accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt.
Saint Johns University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the rural area of Collegeville, SJU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at SJU take out is $27,000.
With a ranking of #6, University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. UMN Duluth is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UMN Duluth take out is $22,000.
Gustavus Adolphus College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the fringe town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Economics majors at Gustavus Adolphus take out an average of $23,250 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #9, Augsburg University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Augsburg is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from Augsburg carry an average student debt load of $27,000.
Saint Cloud State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #10 on the list. St. Cloud State University is a fairly large public school located in the city of Saint Cloud.
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Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 418 |
| Iowa | 321 |
| Kansas | 343 |
| Nebraska | 111 |
| South Dakota | 43 |
| North Dakota | 38 |
Majors Related to Economics
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 23 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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