by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 44 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,181 bachelor's degrees in general economics to qualified students.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general economics.
It's difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general economics. WUSTL is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general economics. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
St Olaf College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general economics. Located in the distant town of Northfield, St. Olaf is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from St Olaf College
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general economics needs to look into University of Iowa. Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Iowa
Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Kansas
UST MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Paul.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of St Thomas Minnesota
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Missouri - Columbia
Iowa State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Ames.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Iowa State University
Located in the city of Omaha, Creighton is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Creighton University
UNI is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Northern Iowa
Explore the best general economics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 475 | 206 |
| Minnesota | 446 | 430 |
| Iowa | 403 | 229 |
| Kansas | 352 | 166 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 95 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 21 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 34 |
One of 5 majors within the Economics area of study, General Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 437 |
| International Economics | 156 |
| Applied Economics | 81 |
| Other Economics | 22 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 9 |
