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2023 Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools

263 Colleges
$47,707 Avg Salary
$21,691 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business/Managerial Economics School for You

In 2020-2021, 5,667 people earned a degree or certificate in business/managerial economics, making the major the #122 most popular in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 263 schools in the United States to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business/Managerial Economics program at each school on the list.

Check out the managerial economics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our 2023 rankings named University of California - Irvine the most popular school in the United States for business/managerial economics students. UC Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine.

Managerial Economics majors at UC Irvine take out an average of $16,202 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $169.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of California - Santa Cruz is a great place for business/managerial economics students. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public college with a large student population.

On average, managerial economics graduates from UC Santa Cruz take out $16,083 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $301.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Alabama is a great place for business/managerial economics students. UA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Tuscaloosa.

The average amount in student loans that managerial economics majors at UA take out is $25,000.

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#4

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, managerial economics majors at UGA accumulate an average of around $22,099 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $280, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

The excellent programs at SUNY Oneonta helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business/managerial economics schools in the United States. Located in the remote town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that managerial economics majors at SUNY Oneonta take out is $20,500. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $347.

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#6

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, NY

SUNY Cortland landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. Located in the distant town of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, managerial economics majors at SUNY Cortland accumulate an average of around $25,311 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $334, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, North Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. NC State is a very large public school located in the large city of Raleigh.

Managerial Economics majors at NC State take out an average of $22,350 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. Ohio State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbus.

Managerial Economics majors at Ohio State take out an average of $26,393 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $316.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools list. UTSA is a very large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

Managerial Economics majors at UTSA take out an average of $18,149 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#11

Baruch College

New York, NY

Baruch College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. Located in the large city of New York, Baruch is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Managerial Economics majors at Baruch take out an average of $14,282 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, managerial economics majors at UK accumulate an average of around $23,375 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #12, Weber State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Managerial Economics majors at WSU take out an average of $15,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Business/Managerial Economics at Weber State University Report

#14

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. It came in at #14 on the list. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

While working on their degree, managerial economics majors at Georgia State accumulate an average of around $21,000 in student debt.

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Washington University in St Louis landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Central Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that managerial economics majors at UCF take out is $24,212.

Full Business/Managerial Economics at University of Central Florida Report

#17

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton, IL

Wheaton College Illinois did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Managerial Economics majors at Wheaton College Illinois take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#18

Chapman University

Orange, CA

With a ranking of #18, Chapman University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. Located in the city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, managerial economics majors at Chapman accumulate an average of around $23,132 in student debt.

Full Business/Managerial Economics at Chapman University Report

With a ranking of #19, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.

Managerial Economics majors at VCU take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Business/Managerial Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#20

Westmont College

Santa Barbara, CA

With a ranking of #20, Westmont College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. Located in the suburb of Santa Barbara, Westmont is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that managerial economics majors at Westmont take out is $23,250.

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#20

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business/managerial economics students. It came in at #20 on the list. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Waco.

On average, managerial economics graduates from Baylor take out $22,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#22

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. Lehigh is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem.

Managerial Economics majors at Lehigh take out an average of $23,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

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South Dakota State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. South Dakota State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Brookings.

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California State University - Long Beach landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business/managerial economics programs. CSULB is a fairly large public school located in the city of Long Beach.

While working on their degree, managerial economics majors at CSULB accumulate an average of around $18,857 in student debt.

Full Business/Managerial Economics at California State University - Long Beach Report

#25

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools list. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, managerial economics graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debt load of $18,125. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $433.

Read full report on Business/Managerial Economics at University of Arizona

#27

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ
#30

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL
#32

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH
#32

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney, VA
#34

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
#38

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Managerial Economics students that almost earned our Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools award.

Rank College Location
40 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
41 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
41 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Knoxville, TN
41 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
44 DePaul University Chicago, IL
45 Suffolk University Boston, MA
45 Troy University Troy, AL
45 Wichita State University Wichita, KS
48 Texas State University San Marcos, TX
49 Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO
49 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK
49 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
52 Marquette University Milwaukee, WI
52 Wofford College Spartanburg, SC
52 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Stillwater, OK
52 Villanova University Villanova, PA

Business/Managerial Economics by Region

View the Most Popular Managerial Economics Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

Business/Managerial Economics is one of 21 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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