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Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

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2023 Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

4 Colleges
$47,696 Avg Salary
$22,047 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 375 degrees and certificates were awarded to economics students who went to a Rhode Island college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Top Rhode Island Schools for a Bachelor's in Economics

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our analysis found Brown University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Rhode Island. Brown is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.

Full Economics at Brown University Report

#2

Providence College

Providence, RI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Providence College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island list. Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.

Full Economics at Providence College Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Rhode Island is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public school with a large student population.

On average, economics graduates from URI take out $22,099 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

Read full report on Economics at University of Rhode Island

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rhode Island College is a great place for economics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,398
Connecticut 1,099
New Hampshire 353
Maine 256
Vermont 202

Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

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 4 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

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