by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 89 master's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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The economics master'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.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master'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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for economics students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Virginia.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a a master's degree.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in economics has to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Virginia Tech is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in economics. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Virginia Tech
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
Students who graduate with their master's from the economics program report average early career earnings of $72,163.
More information about a master’s in economics from George Mason University
Old Dominion University is a good option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in economics. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Old Dominion University
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Virginia Commonwealth University
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 103 |
| Georgia | 190 | 102 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 148 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 56 |
| Alabama | 151 | 35 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 16 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 10 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 16 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 13 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 87 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 192 |
| Political Science & Government | 94 |
| Urban Studies | 31 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Geography & Cartography | 25 |
| Anthropology | 18 |
| General Social Sciences | 3 |
