2027 Best Economics Schools in Mississippi

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.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best economics schools.

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• Best Economics Schools in Mississippi

Best Schools for Economics in Mississippi

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

1

University Of Mississippi Main Campus
University, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Economics Degrees Awarded

$50,876 Median Starting Salary

University Of Mississippi Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in economics. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 23 economics degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Economics graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,444 in student loans. More information about a degree in economics from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

20 Economics Degrees Awarded

33% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Tougaloo College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in economics, ranking #2. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tougaloo. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 economics students who graduated with this degree at Tougaloo College in the most recent data year. Typical student debt for the program is $42,875. More information about a degree in economics from Tougaloo College

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.