by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 7 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 201 master's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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The economics master'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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 economics students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in economics.
It's difficult to beat University of Minnesota - Twin Cities if you want to pursue a master's degree in economics. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in economics needs to look into Washington University in St Louis. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Washington University in St Louis
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. UNL is a very large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of Missouri - Columbia is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. Mizzou is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Missouri - Columbia
SLU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in economics from Saint Louis University
Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of North Dakota
Located in the large city of Omaha, UNOMAHA is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Explore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 68 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 30 |
| Iowa | 154 | 1 |
| Kansas | 149 | 21 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 15 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 17 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 9 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 188 |
| General Economics | 10 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geography & Cartography | 120 |
| International Relations & National Security | 88 |
| Sociology | 53 |
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| General Social Sciences | 40 |
| Other Social Sciences | 32 |
| Anthropology | 30 |
| Urban Studies | 7 |
| Archeology | 1 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 1 |