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Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia

2023 Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia

5 Colleges
$59,711 Avg Salary
$22,848 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in District of Columbia. With 739 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in District of Columbia to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia

The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Colleges.

Top District of Columbia Schools in Economics

#1

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Our analysis found Georgetown University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in District of Columbia. Georgetown is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

Economics majors at Georgetown take out an average of $17,500 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $726.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Catholic University of America. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in District of Columbia list. Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means George Washington University is a great place for economics students. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at GWU take out is $23,250. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $437.

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#4

American University

Washington, DC

The excellent programs at American University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in District of Columbia. Located in the large city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, economics majors at The American University accumulate an average of around $23,803 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $751, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

Howard University

Washington, DC

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Howard University is a great place for economics students. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Howard take out is $26,837.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 2,416
New York 5,245
Maryland 1,617
New Jersey 843
Delaware 173

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 5 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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