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2027 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the The Plains States Region

[Other Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-other/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value other economics schools.

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• Best Value Other Economics Schools in the The Plains States Region

2027 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the The Plains States Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Other Economics Schools

1

University Of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN

$14,608 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,250 Avg Student Debt

$62,616 Median Earnings (10yr)

University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #1 spot for value among other economics schools in the The Plains States Region. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $25,250. Other Economics graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of $50,873 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Minnesota Duluth admits about 89% of applicants.

2

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

$51,960 In-State Tuition & Fees

$22,273 Avg Student Debt

$71,901 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Drake University one of the best values for other economics. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $51,960. Other Economics graduates carry a median of $22,273 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from Drake University generally make around $56,228. That is a strong return on a $22,273 median debt. Drake University admits about 64% of applicants.

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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