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Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

2023 Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Economics Graduate Certificate School for You

Economics is the #19 most popular major in the country with 49,055 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region 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 the Plains States Region to see which graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the economics graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Economics

#1

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Webster University the best school in the Plains States Region for economics students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

Out of the 4 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Dakota landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emporia State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Missouri State University - Springfield. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.

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Best Economics Colleges by State

Explore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 420
Minnesota 847
Kansas 344
Iowa 321
Nebraska 111
North Dakota 41
South Dakota 43

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).
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