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2024 Best Economics Schools in Ohio

21 Colleges in Ohio
1,193 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 1,193 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
351 Economics Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 351 economics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the economics program earn an average of $42,908 in their early career salary.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Economics Degrees Awarded
13.4% Growth in Graduates

It is hard 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 city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #63 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were approximately 67 economics students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent data year. Economics degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University earn a boost of approximately $14,290 over the average income of economics graduates.

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Denison University
Granville, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Economics Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

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 schools nationwide means Denison is a great university overall.

There were approximately 77 economics students who graduated with this degree at Denison in the most recent data year. Economics degree recipients from Denison University receive an earnings boost of around $9,020 above the typical income of economics graduates.

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

It's difficult to beat Miami University - Oxford if you wish 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 about 119 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 major at Miami University - Oxford get $11,179 above the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Economics Degrees Awarded
54.1% Growth in Graduates

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

There were roughly 61 economics students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon in the most recent year we have data available. Those economics students who get their degree from Kenyon College make $6,311 more than the typical economics grad.

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Economics Degrees Awarded
37.0% Growth in Graduates

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 about 54 economics students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the economics degree program at Oberlin College make $13,073 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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7
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In OH
$22,000 Median Student Debt

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

There were approximately 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
93 Economics Degrees Awarded
$57,505 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 93 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 get an earnings boost of about $12,856 over the typical income of economics majors.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
47.1% Growth in Graduates
$39,469 Median Starting Salary

Located in the distant 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 about 17 economics students who graduated with this degree at Wooster College in the most recent year we have data available. 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

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

There were approximately 9 economics students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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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.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Michigan3221,493
Illinois3042,131
Indiana294880
Wisconsin2731,225

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

Economics Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics671
General Economics484
Development Economics & International Development29
Applied Economics9

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Majors Similar to Economics

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Political Science & Government1,474
Sociology720
International Relations & National Security329
Geography & Cartography291
Anthropology274
General Social Sciences120
Urban Studies58
Archeology29
Sociology & Anthropology17
Other Social Sciences2

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