2024 Best Economics Schools in Virginia
17
Colleges in Virginia
1,276
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. Combined, these schools handed out 1,276 degrees in economics to qualified students.
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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.
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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
Every student pursuing a degree in economics has to check out University of Virginia - Main Campus. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly 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 about 483 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 degree program at University of Virginia - Main Campus earn $7,717 above the typical college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in economics from University of Virginia - Main CampusWashington and Lee University is a good choice 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 roughly 69 economics students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee 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 income of $51,643.
More information about a degree in economics from Washington and Lee UniversityVirginia Tech is a good option for students interested in a degree in economics. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the 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 97 economics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. After graduation, economics degree recipients generally make an average of $43,249 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in economics from Virginia TechWilliam & Mary is a good option for students interested in 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 about 119 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 make an average of $54,979 for their early career.
More information about a degree in economics from William & MaryLocated in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were about 157 economics students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics major at George Mason University get $21,098 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in economics from George Mason UniversityLocated in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly 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 85 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 around $53,331 for their early career.
More information about a degree in economics from James Madison UniversityLocated in the 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 schools nationwide means URichmond is a great university overall.
There were about 46 economics students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics degree program at University of Richmond make $2,900 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in economics from University of RichmondHampden - Sydney is a fairly 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 approximately 28 economics students who graduated with this degree at Hampden - Sydney in the most recent data year. After graduation, economics degree recipients generally make about $46,247 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in economics from Hampden - Sydney CollegeRandolph - 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 9 economics students who graduated with this degree at Randolph - Macon in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in economics from Randolph - Macon CollegeVMI is a small public school located in the distant town of Lexington. This school ranks 11th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 43 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 make around $41,118 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in economics from Virginia Military Institute
