Best colleges with Economics degrees

What colleges offer economics classes in 2025?

There are 732 colleges in the U.S. where you can study and earn a degree in economics. These are the top ranked colleges offering majors in economics based on the CollegeSimply ranking methodology. The average net price to attend these colleges is $21,496 per year. California State University Channel Islands offers the cheapest economics degree with an average net price of $10,931 annually.

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Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,808enrollment
  • $15,350net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.1Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 15

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Texas Southern University
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HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,469enrollment
  • $15,021net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 800-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

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Benedict College
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HBCU
Columbia, SC
 

Benedict College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

#14 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

  • 1,731enrollment
  • $18,146net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 820-1010SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Fairbanks, AK

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Alaska

  • 6,640enrollment
  • $9,985net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 17-27ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 15

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Harding University
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Searcy, AR

Harding University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Arkansas

  • 4,608enrollment
  • $21,069net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1280SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

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St. Francis College
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Brooklyn Heights, NY

St. Francis College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#61 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,552enrollment
  • $22,766net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 990-1240SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
  • 2.9Avg GPA

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PennWest Edinboro
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Edinboro, PA
 

PennWest Edinboro

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#21 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 4,043enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 970-1170SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

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Lock Haven University
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Lock Haven, PA

Lock Haven University

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

#22 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 2,920enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

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Mary Baldwin College
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Staunton, VA

Mary Baldwin College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,792enrollment
  • $18,838net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 940-1120SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.57Avg GPA

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Birmingham Southern College
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Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College

Private 4 Year

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  • 731enrollment
  • $24,170net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 1150-1340SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.72Avg GPA

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University of Alaska Anchorage
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Anchorage, AK

University of Alaska Anchorage

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#1 Best Value Colleges in Alaska

  • 10,796enrollment
  • $13,931net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.39Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

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Northern Arizona University
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Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 28,186enrollment
  • $16,544net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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University of the Ozarks
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Clarksville, AR
 

University of the Ozarks

Private 4 Year

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  • 763enrollment
  • $16,651net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1018-1163SAT range
  • 18-23ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

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Bakersfield College
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Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 30,410enrollment
  • $5,892net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Cabrillo College
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Aptos, CA
 

Cabrillo College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 9,274enrollment
  • $18,463net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Apr 9

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California State University Bakersfield
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Bakersfield, CA

California State University Bakersfield

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,787enrollment
  • $6,567net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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California State University Stanislaus
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Turlock, CA

California State University Stanislaus

Public 4 Year

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  • 9,841enrollment
  • $7,316net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.47Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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California State University Dominguez Hills
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Carson, CA

California State University Dominguez Hills

Public 4 Year

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  • 15,181enrollment
  • $4,438net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.16Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 4

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Colleges for earning degrees in Economics can be found in the following states