by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general economics. Combined, these schools handed out 1,173 degrees in general economics to qualified students.
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The general economics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Economics rankings. For our Best Overall General Economics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Economics Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general economics degree levels they offer.
Every student pursuing a degree in general economics has to check out Boston College. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 15 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.
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Any student who is interested in general economics needs to check out Boston University. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were approximately 281 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Any student pursuing a degree in general economics has to look into University of Massachusetts Amherst. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were about 280 general economics students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
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College of the Holy Cross is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general economics. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #159 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Holy Cross is a great college overall.
There were about 140 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Holy Cross in the most recent year we have data available.
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Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton. A Best Colleges rank of #238 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Smith is a great college overall.
There were about 24 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent data year.
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Clark is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #390 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clark is a great university overall.
There were approximately 66 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Clark in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 36th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 29 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 28th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 20 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Stonehill in the most recent data year.
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UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boston. This university ranks 24th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 134 general economics students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent data year.
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Suffolk is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Suffolk is a great university overall.
There were roughly 16 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general economics from Suffolk UniversityExplore all the Best General Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 538 | 711 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 119 |
| Maine | 396 | 48 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 178 |
| Vermont | 352 | 68 |
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 | 2,139 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 77 |
| Applied Economics | 10 |
| International Economics | 2 |
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