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Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island

2023 Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island

4 Colleges
$51,951 Avg Salary
$22,500 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

In 2020-2021, 375 degrees and certificates were awarded to economics students who went to a Rhode Island college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island

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

Top Rhode Island Schools in Economics

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

Our 2023 rankings named Brown University the best school in Rhode Island for economics students. Brown is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence.

After completing their degree, economics graduates from Brown carry an average student debtload of $17,250.

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#2

Providence College

Providence, RI

The excellent programs at Providence College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Rhode Island. Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence.

The average amount in student loans that economics majors at Providence take out is $27,000.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Rhode Island. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public school with a large student population.

On average, economics graduates from URI take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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#4

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rhode Island College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in Rhode Island list. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 3,398
Connecticut 1,099
New Hampshire 353
Maine 256
Vermont 202

More Economics Rankings in Rhode Island

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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