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Best Economics Schools in Alabama

2023 Best Economics Schools in Alabama

4 Colleges
$41,887 Avg Salary
$25,000 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Economics School for You

In 2020-2021, 107 degrees and certificates were awarded to economics students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #91 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 Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Alabama to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Economics Schools in Alabama

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

Top Alabama Schools in Economics

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for economics students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Auburn is a very large public school located in the city of Auburn.

On average, economics graduates from Auburn take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The excellent programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public school with a very large student population.

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#3

Troy University

Troy, AL

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Troy University is a great place for economics students. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

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#4

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Jacksonville State University is a great place for economics students. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Jacksonville.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 642
Virginia 1,329
North Carolina 1,251
Florida 1,443
Tennessee 436
Kentucky 222
South Carolina 316
Louisiana 209
Arkansas 103
Mississippi 63
West Virginia 42

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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