International Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their international economics programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for international economics students.
The school you choose for international economics can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for International Economics rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best International Economics Schools list, to help you decide. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for International Economics in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the international economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
University Of California San Diego tops our 2027 ranking of the best international economics schools. University Of California San Diego is a very large public school located in the city of La Jolla. University Of California San Diego graduates 86% of students within six years. About 12 international economics degrees were awarded at University Of California San Diego in the most recent year. International Economics graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $51,192 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong international economics program will find one at University Of California Santa Cruz, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 13 international economics degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. International Economics graduates of University Of California Santa Cruz earn a median of $50,518 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,017.
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University Of Denver is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international economics, ranking #3. University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 15 international economics degrees were awarded at University Of Denver in the most recent year. Students who receive their international economics degree from University Of Denver earn around $60,796 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,534 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Fort Hays State University one of the top schools for international economics. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 121 international economics students who graduated with this degree at Fort Hays State University in the most recent data year. International Economics graduates of Fort Hays State University earn a median of $50,690 early in their careers. Fort Hays State University graduates carry a median of $25,967 in student loans.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
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).
