Mathematical 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.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for mathematical economics students.
The mathematical economics program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Mathematical Economics Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematical Economics School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematical Economics Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Our analysis ranked Lafayette College the best school in the country for a degree in mathematical economics. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 mathematical economics students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $59,513. Lafayette College graduates carry a median of $16,931 in student loans.
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Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematical economics, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boston University awarded about 58 mathematical economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong mathematical economics program will find one at Barnard College, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Barnard College graduates 93% of students within six years. About 20 mathematical economics degrees were awarded at Barnard College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Barnard College generally make around $50,790. Students borrow a median of $17,609 to complete this degree.
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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematical economics schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 21 mathematical economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $64,891. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong mathematical economics program will find one at Colorado College, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 21 mathematical economics degrees were awarded at Colorado College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Colorado College generally make around $37,342. Students borrow a median of $17,921 to complete this degree.
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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 · 5 schools evaluated.
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 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).
