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2027 Best Applied Economics Schools in Virginia

1 Colleges in the United States
22 Applied Economics Degrees Awarded
$56,261 Avg Early-Career Salary

Applied 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 1 schools to find the best for applied economics students.

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Best Schools for Applied Economics in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied economics education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Applied Economics

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University tops our 2027 ranking of the best applied economics schools. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 22 applied economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied economics degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $56,261. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full applied economics details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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