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Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

2023 Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

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Finding the Best Economics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked #19 in the country. In fact 49,055 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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 the Rocky Mountains Region

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

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Doctorate in Economics

Our analysis found Colorado School of Mines to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Golden.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Colorado Boulder. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public college 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 Colorado State University - Fort Collins. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Colorado State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Fort Collins.

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University of Wyoming

Laramie, WY

Out of the 6 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wyoming landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Laramie, UW is a public school with a large student population.

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Economics Colleges by State

Explore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.

State Degrees Awarded
Colorado 1,019
Utah 874
Idaho 63
Montana 51
Wyoming 43

One of 12 majors within the area of study, economics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 6 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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