by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in Georgia to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 20 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 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 Georgia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Emory University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Emory University
University of Georgia is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat Georgia State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Georgia State University
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 7 |
| Virginia | 127 | 37 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 20 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 20 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| Anthropology | 8 |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1 |
