2023 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You
Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in District of Columbia. With 739 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in District of Columbia to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Bachelor's in Economics
Our 2023 rankings named Georgetown University the best school in District of Columbia for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, economics graduates from Georgetown carry an average student debtload of $15,491. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $726.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. GWU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $437.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Catholic University of America helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at American University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $751, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Howard University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
Economics majors at Howard take out an average of $26,975 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Request InformationBest Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2,416 |
| New York | 5,245 |
| Maryland | 1,617 |
| New Jersey | 843 |
| Delaware | 173 |
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Economics Related Rankings by Major
Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
| Anthropology | 11,415 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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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