by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Applied Economics Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 67 degrees in applied economics to qualified students.
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The schools below may not offer all types of applied economics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Carnegie Mellon University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in applied economics. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a degree in applied economics from Carnegie Mellon University
Ursinus College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied economics. Ursinus is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Collegeville.More information about a degree in applied economics from Ursinus College
Explore all the Best Applied Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1,026 | 149 |
| District of Columbia | 441 | 24 |
One of 5 majors within the Economics area of study, Applied Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 1,158 |
| General Economics | 927 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 25 |
| Other Economics | 13 |
| International Economics | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.