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2023 Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island

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$99,068 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Economics Doctor'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Rhode Island ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Rhode Island Schools for a Doctorate in Economics

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our 2023 rankings named Brown University the best school in Rhode Island for economics students working on their doctor’s degree. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Rhode Island is a great place for economics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public college with a large 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 2 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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