by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,697 bachelor's degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The economics bachelor'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:
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 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 bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in economics has to look into Harvard University. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.
Bachelor's recipients from the economics degree program at Harvard University get $34,433 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
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Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in economics. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.
Economics bachelor's degree recipients from Boston College earn a boost of around $9,703 over the typical earnings of economics majors.
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Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in economics. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.
Bachelor's recipients from the economics degree program at Tufts University earn $8,239 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Boston University is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in economics. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.
After graduation, economics bachelor's recipients generally make about $53,654 in their early careers.
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Located in the fringe town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the economics degree program at Williams College make $28,198 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Amherst is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Amherst.
Economics bachelor's degree recipients from Amherst College get an earnings boost of about $23,693 above the average earnings of economics graduates.
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Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the economics program make about $49,510 for their early career.
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Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Bachelor's recipients from the economics degree program at Wellesley College get $15,699 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.
Soon after graduation, economics bachelor's recipients generally make around $56,668 in their early careers.
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Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the economics program make about $55,105 for their early career.
More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Brandeis UniversityExplore all the Best Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 183 | 1,013 |
| New Hampshire | 157 | 326 |
| Rhode Island | 157 | 341 |
| Maine | 156 | 247 |
| Vermont | 155 | 196 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 1,544 |
| General Economics | 1,137 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 14 |
| International Economics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 1,753 |
| Sociology | 956 |
| International Relations & National Security | 575 |
| Anthropology | 257 |
| General Social Sciences | 196 |
| Geography & Cartography | 97 |
| Other Social Sciences | 82 |
| Urban Studies | 15 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 15 |
| Archeology | 12 |
