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2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region

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Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Economics is the 29th most popular major in the country with 28,837 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Plains States region, there were 1,215 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region” ranking, we looked at 76 colleges that offer a degree in general economics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular general economics programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 154 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Minnesota - Twin Cities General Economics Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Out of the 76 schools in the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #2 spot on the list. Iowa is a large public school situated in Iowa City, Iowa. It awarded 133 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at Iowa

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 97 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Kansas General Economics Report

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St Olaf College
Northfield, Minnesota

Out of the 76 schools in the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, St Olaf College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Northfield, Minnesota, and it awarded 81 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at St Olaf College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Missouri - Columbia. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region list. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 74 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about General Economics at University of Missouri - Columbia

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Iowa State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 50 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at Iowa State

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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region list. Creighton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Omaha, Nebraska. It awarded 45 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Creighton General Economics Report

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 ’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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University of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region list. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 38 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about General Economics at UST MN

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Kansas State University is a public institution located in Manhattan, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at K -State

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Saint Johns University
Collegeville, Minnesota

With a ranking of #11, Saint Johns University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region list. Saint Johns University is a small school located in Collegeville, Minnesota that handed out 27 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Economics at SJU

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #11. Brookings, South Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Economics at South Dakota State University

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Truman State is located in Kirksville, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 ’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at Truman State University

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University of Minnesota - Duluth did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #14. This medium-sized school is located in Duluth, Minnesota, and it awarded 22 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Minnesota - Duluth General Economics Report

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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Missouri State is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 ’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Missouri State General Economics Report

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Gustavus Adolphus College
Saint Peter, Minnesota

Gustavus Adolphus College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Gustavus Adolphus College is a small school located in Saint Peter, Minnesota that handed out 19 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Gustavus Adolphus College General Economics Report

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Emporia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. ESU is a medium-sized public school situated in Emporia, Kansas. It awarded 14 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about General Economics at Emporia State University

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #17. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 14 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on General Economics at Southeast Missouri State University

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region list. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus General Economics Report

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Rockhurst University
Kansas City, Missouri

Rockhurst University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region list. Rockhurst is a small school located in Kansas City, Missouri that handed out 13 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Read more about General Economics at Rockhurst

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Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Coe College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Cedar Rapids, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Coe General Economics Report

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Minnesota State University - Mankato came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in Mankato, Minnesota, this fairly large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified ’s general economics students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on General Economics at Minnesota State Mankato

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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, South Dakota

University of South Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #20. This medium-sized school is located in Vermillion, South Dakota, and it awarded 13 ’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about General Economics at University of South Dakota

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Missouri University of Science and Technology landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking. Rolla, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on General Economics at Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Cloud State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended General Economics Major in the Plains States Region ranking, coming in at #25. Saint Cloud, Minnesota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general economics degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Saint Cloud State University General Economics Report

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