2023 Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Finding the Best Economics School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked #19 in the country. In fact 49,055 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Economics Colleges.
Top 10 Best Economics Schools
Our analysis found Colorado School of Mines to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in the Rocky Mountains Region . Mines is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Golden.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Colorado College is a great place for economics students. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
While working on their degree, economics majors at Colorado College accumulate an average of around $15,500 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brigham Young University - Provo. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. BYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Provo.
On average, economics graduates from BYU take out $14,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Utah State University is a great place for economics students. USU is a very large public school located in the small city of Logan.
While working on their degree, economics majors at USU accumulate an average of around $13,450 in student debt.
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The excellent programs at Colorado State University - Fort Collins helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in the Rocky Mountains Region . Colorado State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Collins.
Economics majors at Colorado State take out an average of $24,000 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $367.
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Regis University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the large city of Denver, Regis U is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
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With a ranking of #7, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on this year’s best schools for economics students. Located in the city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, economics graduates from CU - Boulder take out $16,750 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $630, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Utah ranked #8 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from U of U carry an average student debtload of $15,696.
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University of Wyoming came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Located in the town of Laramie, UW is a public school with a large student population.
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University of Northern Colorado ranked #10 on this year’s Best Economics Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list. University of Northern Colorado is a fairly large public school located in the city of Greeley.
After completing their degree, economics graduates from University of Northern Colorado carry an average student debtload of $25,000.
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Explore the best economics schools for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 1,019 |
| Utah | 874 |
| Idaho | 63 |
| Montana | 51 |
| Wyoming | 43 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Economics
One of 12 majors within the area of study, economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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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