by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 116 doctor's degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The economics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for economics students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in economics.
Harvard University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in economics from Harvard University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in economics has to take a look at Boston University. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in economics from Boston University
Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in economics. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in economics from Boston College
It is hard to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in economics. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a doctorate in economics from Tufts University
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in economics from Northeastern University
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Brandeis University
Clark is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.More information about a doctorate in economics from Clark University
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 93 | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 78 | 15 |
| New Hampshire | 47 | 4 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 100 |
| General Economics | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 50 |
| Sociology | 24 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| Geography & Cartography | 11 |
| International Relations & National Security | 7 |
| Archeology | 1 |
