2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Missouri. With 418 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.
Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in Missouri 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.
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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for economics majors pursuing a .
Top 10 Most Popular Economics Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Missouri - Columbia the most popular school in Missouri for economics students. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from Mizzou carry an average student debt load of $18,315.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Washington University in St Louis is a great place for economics students. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Economics majors at WUSTL take out an average of $14,805 in student loans while working on their egree.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - St Louis is a great place for economics students. UMSL is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
The average amount in student loans that economics majors at UMSL take out is $18,250.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Missouri - Kansas City is a great place for economics students. Located in the city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Truman State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri list. Truman State is a small public school located in the town of Kirksville.
Missouri State University - Springfield came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield.
On average, economics graduates from Missouri State take out $19,793 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Saint Louis University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri ranking. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri list. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Cape Girardeau.
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Missouri University of Science and Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Economics Schools in Missouri ranking. Missouri University of Science and Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Rolla.
Rockhurst University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for economics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Rockhurst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 847 |
| 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 19 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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