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2023 Best Economics Schools in Indiana

11 Colleges
$53,287 Avg Salary
$23,177 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

With 889 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, economics is the #25 most popular major in Indiana.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Schools in Indiana ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 11 schools in Indiana to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Indiana

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

Top 10 Best Economics Schools

#1

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN

Our analysis found University of Notre Dame to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in Indiana. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Notre Dame take out is $19,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $593.

Full Economics at University of Notre Dame Report

#2

DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend DePauw University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Indiana list. Located in the town of Greencastle, DePauw is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Economics majors at DePauw take out an average of $26,814 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $789, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Purdue University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Indiana list. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Purdue take out is $21,000.

Full Economics at Purdue University - Main Campus Report

#4

Wabash College

Crawfordsville, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wabash College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in Indiana list. Wabash is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Crawfordsville.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Wabash carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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Out of the 11 schools in Indiana that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University - Bloomington landed the # 5 spot on the list. IU Bloomington is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bloomington.

On average, economics graduates from IU Bloomington take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

Full Economics at Indiana University - Bloomington Report

University of Southern Indiana came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the suburb of Evansville, USI is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Hanover College

Hanover, IN

Hanover College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in Indiana ranking. Located in the distant town of Hanover, Hanover is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Full Economics at Hanover College Report

#8

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Indiana State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Terre Haute.

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#9

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Valpo is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Valparaiso.

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#10

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

With a ranking of #10, Ball State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Economics at Ball State University Report

Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 1,496
Ohio 1,136
Illinois 2,155
Wisconsin 1,225

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

Majors Similar to Economics

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 11 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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