by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 15 doctor's degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 colleges for economics students working on their doctor's degree.
The economics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Tennessee.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in economics.
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in economics. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in economics from Vanderbilt University
Middle Tennessee State University is a great option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a doctorate in economics from Middle Tennessee State University
Learn about other programs related to Economics that might interest you.
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 7 |
| Virginia | 127 | 37 |
| Georgia | 126 | 20 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 39 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 11 |
| Louisiana | 103 | 7 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Applied Economics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 11 |
| Political Science & Government | 9 |
| Geography & Cartography | 4 |
| Anthropology | 2 |
