2026 Best International Economics Schools in the Southwest Region
International Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international economics schools.
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Best Schools for International Economics in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international economics education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in International Economics
Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in international economics. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 11 international economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international economics program make about $54,462 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500.
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Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international economics, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 international economics degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international economics program make about $44,292 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,125 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
