by our College Data Analytics Team
[General Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-general/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general economics students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general economics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Creighton University earned the #1 spot for value among general economics schools in Nebraska. Creighton University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. In-state tuition and fees average $48,856. Typical student debt for general economics graduates is $26,250. General Economics graduates of Creighton University earn a median of $54,827 early in their careers. Set against $26,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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