Ranked #29 in popularity, general economics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 63 degrees in general economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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 Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The schools below may not offer all types of general economics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student who is interested in general economics has to take a look at The University of Alabama. UA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general economics from The University of Alabama
It is difficult to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a degree in general economics. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.More information about a degree in general economics from Auburn University
Every student who is interested in general economics needs to check out Jacksonville State University. Jacksonville State University is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Jacksonville. This university ranks 18th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.More information about a degree in general economics from Jacksonville State University
Best General Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region
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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