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2024 Best Economics Schools in Ohio

21 Colleges in Ohio
1,136 Economics Degrees Awarded
$44,648 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in economics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Economics Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,136 degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School

Best Economics Schools in Ohio Your choice of economics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Economics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Economics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Economics
Master's Degrees in Economics
Doctor's Degrees in Economics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Economics in Ohio

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Economics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
331 Economics Degrees Awarded
$42,908 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Ohio State is a very large public university located in the city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 331 economics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the economics program make about $42,908 for their early career.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
58 Economics Degrees Awarded
$58,938 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Case Western Reserve University if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Case Western is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were approximately 58 economics students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year. Economics degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University receive an earnings boost of approximately $14,290 over the typical earnings of economics majors.

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Denison University
Granville, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
74 Economics Degrees Awarded
$53,668 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat Denison University if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Denison is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Granville. A Best Colleges rank of #162 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Denison is a great university overall.

There were about 74 economics students who graduated with this degree at Denison in the most recent year we have data available. Economics degree recipients from Denison University get an earnings boost of approximately $9,020 over the typical income of economics graduates.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
155 Economics Degrees Awarded
$55,827 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Miami University - Oxford if you want to pursue a degree in economics. Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were approximately 155 economics students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the economics program at Miami University - Oxford make $11,179 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$50,959 Median Starting Salary
$18,241 Median Student Debt

Kenyon is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Gambier. A Best Colleges rank of #209 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Kenyon is a great college overall.

There were approximately 28 economics students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon in the most recent data year. Those economics students who get their degree from Kenyon College receive $6,311 more than the typical economics student.

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Economics Degrees Awarded
$57,721 Median Starting Salary

Located in the fringe town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #226 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oberlin is a great college overall.

There were approximately 34 economics students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics program at Oberlin College get $13,073 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OH

UDayton is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Dayton. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UDayton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 20 economics students who graduated with this degree at UDayton in the most recent year we have data available.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Economics Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 96 economics students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available. Economics degree recipients from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus earn a boost of approximately $12,856 over the typical income of economics majors.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$39,469 Median Starting Salary
$26,000 Median Student Debt

Located in the town of Wooster, Wooster College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 21st out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 9 economics students who graduated with this degree at Wooster College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program report average early career earnings of $39,469.

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10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In OH
35.7% Growth in Graduates

Wright State University - Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Dayton. This university ranks 36th out of 96 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 14 economics students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent data year.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 1,493
Illinois 304 2,131
Indiana 294 880
Wisconsin 273 1,225

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Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 609
General Economics 478
Development Economics & International Development 30
Other Economics 12
Applied Economics 7

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Majors Similar to Economics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 1,483
Sociology 717
International Relations & National Security 450
Geography & Cartography 353
Anthropology 300
General Social Sciences 91
Urban Studies 84
Sociology & Anthropology 25
Archeology 22
Demography & Population Studies 2

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