2027 Best Applied Economics Schools in the Southwest Region
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.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best applied economics schools.
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Best Schools for Applied Economics in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied economics education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Applied Economics
No school ranked higher than University Of Houston this year for applied economics. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 22 applied economics degrees were awarded at University Of Houston in the most recent year. Applied Economics graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of $50,820 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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New Mexico State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best applied economics schools. Located in the suburb of Las Cruces, New Mexico State University Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. New Mexico State University Main Campus awarded about 17 applied economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied economics program make about $41,860 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,026.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 2 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).
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