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2023 Most Popular Economics Schools in Rhode Island

7 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 Most Popular 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 7 schools in Rhode Island to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Economics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Economics Colleges.

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI

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

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

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Rhode Island is a great place for economics students. Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public school with a large student population.

While working on their degree, economics majors at URI accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $256.

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#3

Providence College

Providence, RI

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Providence College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Economics Schools in Rhode Island list. Providence is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Providence.

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

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#4

Bryant University

Smithfield, RI

The excellent programs at Bryant University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in Rhode Island. Bryant is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Smithfield.

Full Economics at Bryant University Report

#5

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

Out of the 7 schools in Rhode Island that were part of this year’s ranking, Salve Regina University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Salve Regina is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Newport.

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#6

Rhode Island College

Providence, RI

Rhode Island College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular economics programs. Located in the large suburb of Providence, RIC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Economics at Rhode Island College Report

With a ranking of #7, Roger Williams University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for economics students. Located in the suburb of Bristol, RWU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Read full report on Economics at Roger Williams University

Best Economics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges 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

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 7 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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