2026 Best International Economics Schools in the The Plains States Region
International Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international economics schools.
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Best Schools for International Economics in the The Plains States Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international economics education in the The Plains States Region.
Top Schools in International Economics
Our analysis ranked Fort Hays State University the best school in the country for a degree in international economics. Fort Hays State University is a large public school located in the town of Hays. Fort Hays State University graduates 46% of students within six years. Fort Hays State University awarded about 143 international economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, international economics degree recipients from Fort Hays State University generally make around $50,690. Typical student debt for the program is $25,967.
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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 · 5 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.