2024 Best General Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

If you pursue a doctor's degree in general economics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #76 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

There was only one school in Illinois to review for the 2024 Best General Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Doctor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois list, to help you choose the best school for you.

 

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study General Economics in Illinois

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general economics.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in General Economics

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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

Northern Illinois University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general economics. Located in the small suburb of Dekalb, NIU is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general economics from Northern Illinois University

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

4 Annual Graduates

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general economics. SIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Carbondale.More information about a doctorate in general economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Best General Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	257	1
Ohio	253	0
Indiana	202	1
Wisconsin	163	0

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Rankings in Majors Related to General Economics

General Economics is one of 5 different types of Economics programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to General Economics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics	92

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.
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