2027 Best Value Other Economics Schools
[Other Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other economics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other economics students.
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The right other economics school can pay off for years to come. To help, we created our Best Value Other Economics Schools ranking. We score each school on the balance of tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the best value.
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2027 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the United States
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Best Value Other Economics Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of California San Diego the best value for a degree in other economics in the United States. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,788, with out-of-state students paying around $47,676. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from University Of California San Diego generally make around $51,192. Set against $15,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.
University Of California Irvine came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,752, while out-of-state students pay about $46,640. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $15,499 in student loans. Early-career other economics graduates make about $44,087. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 29%.
A rank of #3 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the best values for other economics. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $24,700 to complete the other economics program here. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $59,187. That is a strong return on a $24,700 median debt. Purdue University Main Campus admits about 50% of applicants.
University Of California Riverside came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. University Of California Riverside is a very large public school located in the city of Riverside. In-state tuition and fees average $14,636, with out-of-state students paying around $46,524. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Other Economics graduates of University Of California Riverside earn a median of $37,149 early in their careers. Set against $18,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of California Riverside admits about 76% of applicants.
Arizona State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $16,430 to complete the other economics program here. Early-career other economics graduates make about $54,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants.
University Of Detroit Mercy placed #6 among the best values for other economics. Located in the city of Detroit, University Of Detroit Mercy is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $32,946. Students borrow a median of $29,053 to complete the other economics program here. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from University Of Detroit Mercy generally make around $76,755. Set against $29,053 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 75% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Delaware landed the #7 spot for other economics value this year. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $25,261 in student loans. Early-career other economics graduates make about $55,905. That is a strong return on a $25,261 median debt. University Of Delaware admits about 71% of applicants.
Suny At Albany earned the #8 position for value in other economics this year. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $24,474. Other Economics graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,474 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%.
University Of California Santa Cruz placed #9 among the best values for other economics. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,035 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $46,923. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $18,017. Early-career other economics graduates make about $40,920. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.
George Mason University placed #10 among the best values for other economics. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,220, with out-of-state students paying around $38,688. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Other Economics graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $63,131 early in their careers. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
University Of Maine placed #11 among the best values for other economics. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $22,984 in student loans. Other Economics graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of $47,975 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,984 median debt. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #12 spot for other economics value this year. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, while out-of-state students pay about $20,134. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete the other economics program here. Early-career other economics graduates make about $50,873. Set against $25,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.
Michigan State University placed #13 among the best values for other economics. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $24,250 in student loans. Early-career other economics graduates make about $54,013. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
University Of Vermont placed #14 among the best values for other economics. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,875 to complete the other economics program here. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $38,452. That is a strong return on a $23,875 median debt. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
University At Buffalo ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, compared with $31,536 for out-of-state students. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $20,225 in student loans. Early-career other economics graduates make about $52,403. Set against $20,225 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.
Western Washington University landed the #16 spot for other economics value this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,582 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,707. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $19,000. Other Economics graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $45,401 early in their careers. Set against $19,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Western Washington University admits about 93% of applicants.
Boston University earned the #17 position for value in other economics this year. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete the other economics program here. Early-career other economics graduates make about $63,598. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Whitworth University came in at #18 for value in other economics this year. Set in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $52,880. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $26,051. Early-career other economics graduates make about $47,998. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%.
Barnard College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. Set in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,888. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $16,750 in student loans. Other Economics graduates of Barnard College earn a median of $85,860 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Drake University came in at #20 for value in other economics this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,960. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. Other Economics graduates of Drake University earn a median of $56,228 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,273 median debt. The acceptance rate is 64%.
Whitman College came in at #21 for value in other economics this year. Whitman College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,050. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete the other economics program here. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from Whitman College generally make around $46,832. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
American University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $58,771. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $22,625 in student loans. Early-career other economics graduates make about $72,527. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 22 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 22 ranked schools only.
- 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 our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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