by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 7 doctor's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in economics.
University of Florida is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of Florida
Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Florida State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in economics needs to take a look at University of South Florida - Main Campus. USF Tampa is a very large public university located in the city of Tampa.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in economics has to look into Florida International University. FIU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Miami.More information about a doctorate in economics from Florida International University
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Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 127 | 37 |
| Georgia | 126 | 20 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 39 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 11 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 7 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 15 |
| Alabama | 98 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 91 | 13 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 58 | 1 |
| West Virginia | 49 | 8 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Geography & Cartography | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14 |
| Political Science & Government | 11 |
