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2027 Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin

10 Colleges in the United States
1,011 Economics Degrees Awarded
$50,951 Avg Early-Career Salary

Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Economics in Wisconsin

If you are not 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.

Top Schools in Economics

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in economics. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates 90% of students within six years. About 821 economics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Students who receive their economics degree from University Of Wisconsin Madison earn around $64,223 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750. More information about a degree in economics from University Of Wisconsin Madison

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Lawrence University
Appleton, WI

Lawrence University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Appleton, Lawrence University is a small private not-for-profit university. About 77% of students finish within six years. Lawrence University awarded about 11 economics degrees in the most recent data year. Lawrence University graduates carry a median of $15,699 in student loans. Get the full economics details for Lawrence University

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in economics, ranking #3. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Economics graduates of University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn a median of $53,595 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the economics program at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best economics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 27 economics degrees were awarded at Marquette University in the most recent year. Students who receive their economics degree from Marquette University earn around $46,400 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,718 to complete this degree. Read more about the economics program at Marquette University

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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in economics, ranking #5. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public school located in the city of Eau Claire. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 15 economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the economics program make about $51,344 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Get the full economics details for University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best economics schools. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 26 economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent data year. Economics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn a median of $57,663 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full economics details for University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #7 for economics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Stevens Point. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 19 economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Students who receive their economics degree from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn around $41,256 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,161 to complete this degree. Get the full economics details for University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #8 for economics this year. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. About 21 economics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater in the most recent year. Economics graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $46,404 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,698. See the full economics program report for University Of Wisconsin Whitewater

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Saint Norbert College earned the #9 position for economics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of De Pere. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Saint Norbert College awarded about 10 economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the economics program make about $53,350 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full economics program report for Saint Norbert College

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee placed #10 among the best economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 41 economics degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Students who receive their economics degree from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn around $44,327 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the economics program at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 10 schools evaluated.

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