by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 333 bachelor's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri list to help you make the college decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in economics needs to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those economics students who get their bachelor's degree from Washington University in St Louis earn $15,169 more than the average economics graduate.
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Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in economics needs to take a look at University of Missouri - Columbia. Mizzou is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the economics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $44,765.
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Webster University is a great choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in economics. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Webster University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in economics needs to check out University of Missouri - Kansas City. UMKC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Kansas City.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the economics program earn about $42,509 for their early career.
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UMSL is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the economics program report average early career wages of $45,955.
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Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Truman State University
Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public university with a very large student population.
After graduating, economics bachelor's recipients generally earn around $43,785 in the first five years of their career.
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Located in the city of Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Southeast Missouri State University
Located in the remote town of Maryville, Northwest is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Northwest Missouri State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in economics from Drury University
Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 215 | 778 |
| Iowa | 197 | 307 |
| Kansas | 184 | 318 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 95 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 21 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 34 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 206 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 127 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 549 |
| Sociology | 282 |
| Anthropology | 188 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| General Social Sciences | 36 |
| International Relations & National Security | 35 |
| Urban Studies | 13 |
| Archeology | 7 |
