by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for applied economics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 183 bachelor's degrees in applied economics to qualified students.
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The applied economics bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for applied economics students working on their bachelor's degree.
The applied 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 Applied Economics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied economics.
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied economics from Carnegie Mellon University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in applied economics needs to check out Binghamton University. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied economics from Binghamton University
Ursinus College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Located in the suburb of Collegeville, Ursinus is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied economics from Ursinus College
It is hard to beat Farmingdale State College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in applied economics. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in applied economics from Farmingdale State College
Explore the best applied economics colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 139 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 66 |
Applied Economics is one of 5 different types of Economics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 4,354 |
| General Economics | 3,393 |
| Other Economics | 37 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 26 |
| International Economics | 1 |