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2024 Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin

12 Colleges in Wisconsin
1,065 Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,993 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.

College Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,065 degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School

Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin 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

The economics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Economics Schools in Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin Schools in Economics

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
714 Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,053 Median Starting Salary

University of Wisconsin - Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in economics. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #30 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Madison is a great university overall.

There were about 714 economics students who graduated with this degree at UW - Madison 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 $48,053.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Economics Degrees Awarded
$75,221 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in economics needs to take a look at Marquette University. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #130 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Marquette is a great university overall.

There were roughly 41 economics students who graduated with this degree at Marquette in the most recent data year. Those economics students who get their degree from Marquette University make $26,228 more than the average economics graduate.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Economics Degrees Awarded
$41,227 Median Starting Salary

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in economics. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 19th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 57 economics students who graduated with this degree at UWM in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $41,227.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
48.3% Growth in Graduates
$48,015 Median Starting Salary

Saint Norbert College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in economics. SNC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of De Pere. This college ranks 14th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were about 29 economics students who graduated with this degree at SNC in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, economics degree recipients typically make an average of $48,015 at the beginning of their careers.

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5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In WI

Located in the distant town of River Falls, UW - River Falls is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #467 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - River Falls is a great university overall.

There were approximately 15 economics students who graduated with this degree at UW - River Falls in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$49,766 Median Starting Salary
$17,750 Median Student Debt

UW - Whitewater is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Whitewater. A Best Colleges rank of #359 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UW - Whitewater is a great university overall.

There were approximately 17 economics students who graduated with this degree at UW - Whitewater in the most recent data year. After graduating, economics degree recipients usually earn about $49,766 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
31 Economics Degrees Awarded
19.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of La Crosse, UW - La Crosse is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - La Crosse is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 economics students who graduated with this degree at UW - La Crosse 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 $44,228.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Economics Degrees Awarded
$41,825 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Eau Claire, UW - Eau Claire is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #323 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW - Eau Claire is a great university overall.

There were roughly 32 economics students who graduated with this degree at UW - Eau Claire in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, economics degree recipients generally make around $41,825 in their early careers.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
51 Economics Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Oshkosh, UW Oshkosh is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 46 schools for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were roughly 51 economics students who graduated with this degree at UW Oshkosh in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics degree program at University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh make $2,278 more than the typical college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Beloit College
Beloit, WI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In WI

Located in the city of Beloit, Beloit is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 30th out of 46 colleges for overall quality in the state of Wisconsin.

There were approximately 12 economics students who graduated with this degree at Beloit 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 Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Michigan3221,493
Ohio3141,134
Illinois3042,131
Indiana294880

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

Economics Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Economics787
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics266
Applied Economics7
International Economics5

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Majors Similar to Economics

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Political Science & Government913
Sociology533
Geography & Cartography280
Anthropology127
International Relations & National Security70
General Social Sciences50
Archeology29
Other Social Sciences29
Urban Studies16

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