2023 Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia
Finding the Best Economics Doctor'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.
The Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in District of Columbia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in District of Columbia to see which doctor'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 Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia
The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top District of Columbia Schools for a Doctorate in Economics
Our 2023 rankings named Georgetown University the best school in District of Columbia for economics students working on their doctor’s degree. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Washington.
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Out of the 4 schools in District of Columbia that were part of this year’s ranking, American University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Howard University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in District of Columbia list. Howard is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.
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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 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).
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