2024 Best Economics Schools in Virginia
17
Colleges in Virginia
1,329
Economics Degrees Awarded
$54,485
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,329 degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Economics School
The economics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Economics rankings. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Economics Degree Level
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Best Schools for Economics in Virginia
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 Virginia Schools in Economics
Any student who is interested in economics has to look into University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 528 economics students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the economics major at University of Virginia - Main Campus get $7,717 more than the standard graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Washington and Lee University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in economics. Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.
There were about 63 economics students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program state that they receive average early career wages of $51,643.
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Virginia Tech is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in economics. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 102 economics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. After graduating, economics degree recipients typically earn around $43,249 in the first five years of their career.
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William & Mary is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in economics. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were approximately 127 economics students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the economics program earn an average of $54,979 for their early career.
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Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 202 economics students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics degree program at George Mason University get $21,098 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
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Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 57 economics students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the economics program make about $53,331 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in economics from James Madison University
Located in the midsize city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #282 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means URichmond is a great university overall.
There were about 47 economics students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics program at University of Richmond earn $2,900 more than the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Hampden - Sydney is a small private not-for-profit college located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney. This college ranks 19th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 36 economics students who graduated with this degree at Hampden - Sydney in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients generally make around $46,247 at the beginning of their careers.
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Most Popular In VA
Randolph - Macon is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Ashland. This college ranks 22nd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 7 economics students who graduated with this degree at Randolph - Macon in the most recent year we have data available.
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VMI is a small public school located in the town of Lexington. This school ranks 11th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 48 economics students who graduated with this degree at VMI in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the economics program earn about $41,118 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in economics from Virginia Military Institute
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