by our College Data Analytics Team
Economics is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in economics than other colleges that offer the major.
To build this ranking, College Factual compared the degree focus of the 3 schools in Alabama offering economics.
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The colleges and universities below are the most focused on economics in Alabama, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.
The most focused school in the country for economics is The University Of Alabama. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Economics accounts for around 1% of the degrees granted here, or about 110 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for The University Of Alabama
Auburn University came in at #2 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public university. Economics accounts for around 0.6% of the degrees granted here, or about 52 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Auburn University
Auburn University At Montgomery came in at #3 on our list of the most focused economics schools. Located in the city of Montgomery, Auburn University At Montgomery is a public university. Economics accounts for around 0.4% of the degrees granted here, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. See more about economics at Auburn University At Montgomery
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
More about our data sources and methodologies.