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2027 Best Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools

78 Colleges in the United States
3,245 Business/Managerial Economics Degrees Awarded
$52,221 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business/Managerial Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 78 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for business/managerial economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Business/Managerial Economics in the United States

See the highest-ranked business/managerial economics schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.

Top Schools in Business/Managerial Economics

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Washington University In St Louis is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in business/managerial economics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 31 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/managerial economics degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $106,701 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at Washington University In St Louis

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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA

Santa Clara University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best business/managerial economics schools. Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Santa Clara. About 88% of students finish within six years. Santa Clara University awarded about 24 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of $79,380 early in their careers. Santa Clara University graduates carry a median of $20,144 in student loans. See the full business/managerial economics program report for Santa Clara University

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A rank of #3 makes Brigham Young University Provo one of the top schools for business/managerial economics. Located in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Brigham Young University Provo awarded about 66 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo generally make around $75,227. Typical student debt for the program is $12,184. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at Brigham Young University Provo

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Ohio State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business/managerial economics, landing the #4 spot this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 74 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $61,979. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best business/managerial economics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. About 28 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $63,662 in their early career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $15,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from University Of Miami

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University earned the #6 position for business/managerial economics this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 46 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $81,796 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,240 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from Lehigh University

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University Of Arizona earned the #7 position for business/managerial economics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 39 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at University Of Arizona in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from University Of Arizona generally make around $56,114. Students borrow a median of $21,375 to complete this degree. See the full business/managerial economics program report for University Of Arizona

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Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado College earned the #8 position for business/managerial economics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Colorado College awarded about 47 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of Colorado College earn a median of $37,342 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. Get the full business/managerial economics details for Colorado College

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University Of California Irvine came in at #9 for business/managerial economics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Irvine. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 361 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Irvine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $44,277 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at University Of California Irvine

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #10 among the best business/managerial economics schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 76 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $60,369 early in their careers. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Georgia placed #11 among the best business/managerial economics schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. About 183 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $53,094 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,419 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from University Of Georgia

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University Of California Santa Cruz earned the #12 position for business/managerial economics this year. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 258 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/managerial economics degree from University Of California Santa Cruz earn around $52,029 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from University Of California Santa Cruz

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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #13 for business/managerial economics this year. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/managerial economics degree from University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn around $55,460 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus graduates carry a median of $17,800 in student loans. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Loyola University Baltimore came in at #14 for business/managerial economics this year. Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. Loyola University Baltimore awarded about 20 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of $54,021 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at Loyola University Baltimore

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Loyola University Chicago placed #15 among the best business/managerial economics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University Chicago in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $61,333 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,574 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from Loyola University Chicago

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Chapman University earned the #16 position for business/managerial economics this year. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. Chapman University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 45 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at Chapman University in the most recent year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of Chapman University earn a median of $54,064 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,977. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from Chapman University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University placed #17 among the best business/managerial economics schools. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 22 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at Seton Hall University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $66,877. Students borrow a median of $21,522 to complete this degree. See the full business/managerial economics program report for Seton Hall University

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Miami University Oxford landed the #18 spot for business/managerial economics this year. Located in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a very large public university. Miami University Oxford graduates 80% of students within six years. Miami University Oxford awarded about 52 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/managerial economics degree recipients from Miami University Oxford generally make around $60,596. Students borrow a median of $24,000 to complete this degree. See the full business/managerial economics program report for Miami University Oxford

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best business/managerial economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. About 31 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $62,692 early in their careers. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from University Of South Carolina Columbia

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The College Of Wooster landed the #20 spot for business/managerial economics this year. Set in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. The College Of Wooster awarded about 15 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $32,382 in their early career. The College Of Wooster graduates carry a median of $25,936 in student loans. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from The College Of Wooster

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #21 spot for business/managerial economics this year. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. About 71 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Students who receive their business/managerial economics degree from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn around $57,909 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full business/managerial economics details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Bentley University earned the #22 position for business/managerial economics this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 32 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at Bentley University in the most recent year. Business/managerial Economics graduates of Bentley University earn a median of $68,627 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full business/managerial economics details for Bentley University

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University Of North Texas ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best business/managerial economics schools. Set in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of North Texas awarded about 26 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/managerial economics program make about $54,058 in their early career. University Of North Texas graduates carry a median of $14,125 in student loans. Get the full business/managerial economics details for University Of North Texas

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas came in at #24 for business/managerial economics this year. University Of Arkansas is a very large public school located in the city of Fayetteville. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 28 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Students who receive their business/managerial economics degree from University Of Arkansas earn around $54,471 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arkansas graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in business/managerial economics from University Of Arkansas

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University Of Dayton earned the #25 position for business/managerial economics this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Dayton. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 business/managerial economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Dayton in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/managerial economics degree from University Of Dayton earn around $55,871 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,548 to complete this degree. Read more about the business/managerial economics program at University Of Dayton

Rest of the Top 50 Business/Managerial Economics Schools

These schools also placed among the best for business/managerial economics this year:

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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
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Seattle University
Seattle, WA
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI
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Union College New York
Schenectady, NY
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Depaul University
Chicago, IL
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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 78 schools evaluated.

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