by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for general economics students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,036 bachelor's degrees in general economics to qualified students.
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Your choice of general economics for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general economics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general economics.
Boston College is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general economics. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Boston College
It is difficult to beat Boston University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general economics. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Boston University
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a good choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general economics. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the small city of Amherst.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
College of the Holy Cross is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general economics. Located in the city of Worcester, Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from College of the Holy Cross
UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the town of Storrs.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of Connecticut
Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Trinity Bantams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Trinity College
Conn College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of New London.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Connecticut College
Providence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Providence.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Providence College
Located in the town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Northampton.More information about a bachelor’s in general economics from Smith College
Explore the best general economics colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 1,137 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 701 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 119 |
| Vermont | 289 | 68 |
| Maine | 281 | 47 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 152 |
One of 5 majors within the Economics area of study, General Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 2,781 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 40 |
| International Economics | 5 |
| Other Economics | 2 |