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Best Economics Schools in Ohio

2023 Best Economics Schools in Ohio

24 Colleges
$44,648 Avg Salary
$23,640 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

With 1,136 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, economics is the #27 most popular major in Ohio.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Economics Schools in Ohio to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 24 schools in Ohio to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Ohio

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

Denison University

Granville, OH

Our analysis found Denison University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in Ohio. Denison is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small suburb of Granville.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Denison carry an average student debtload of $25,000.

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Out of the 24 schools in Ohio that were part of this year’s ranking, Case Western Reserve University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Cleveland.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Case Western carry an average student debtload of $21,000.

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#3

Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH

The excellent programs at Oberlin College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Ohio. Oberlin is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Oberlin.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Oberlin take out is $21,500.

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#4

Kenyon College

Gambier, OH

The excellent programs at Kenyon College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Ohio. Kenyon is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Gambier.

While working on their degree, economics majors at Kenyon accumulate an average of around $18,241 in student debt.

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#5

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH

The excellent programs at University of Dayton helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Ohio. Located in the medium-sized city of Dayton, UDayton is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

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Miami University - Oxford ranked #6 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Ohio list. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University - Oxford is a public college with a large student population.

On average, economics graduates from Miami University - Oxford take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $900, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best economics programs. Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Ohio State carry an average student debtload of $23,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $278.

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#8

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH

With a ranking of #8, John Carroll University did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Located in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from John Carroll carry an average student debtload of $26,250.

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Ohio Dominican University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in Ohio ranking. Located in the large city of Columbus, ODU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#10

Ohio Wesleyan University

Delaware, OH

Ohio Wesleyan University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Ohio list. Located in the large suburb of Delaware, OWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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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
Illinois 2,155
Indiana 889
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 24 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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