2025 Best General Economics Schools in Illinois
12
Colleges in Illinois
669
General Economics Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general economics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #29 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.
College Factual reviewed 12 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 669 degrees in general economics annually.
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Choosing a Great General Economics School
The general economics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Economics rankings. We derive our Best Overall General Economics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
General Economics Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Economics Schools in Illinois ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for General Economics in Illinois
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 general economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Illinois Schools in General Economics
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
287
General Economics Degrees Awarded
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a great option for students interested in a degree in general economics. Located in the city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.
There were roughly 287 general economics students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general economics from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In IL
110
General Economics Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat University of Illinois at Chicago if you wish to pursue a degree in general economics. UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago. A Best Colleges rank of #254 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 110 general economics students who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general economics from University of Illinois at Chicago
Masters
Degree Type
MS in Applied Economics
Program Name
If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
More information about a degree in MS in Applied Economics from Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In IL
DePaul University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general economics. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #135 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means DePaul is a great university overall.
There were approximately 10 general economics students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general economics from DePaul University
Every student pursuing a degree in general economics needs to look into Northern Illinois University. NIU is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb. A Best Colleges rank of #529 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NIU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 28 general economics students who graduated with this degree at NIU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general economics from Northern Illinois University
Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #100 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Loyola Chicago is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general economics from Loyola University Chicago
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In IL
Located in the medium-sized city of Naperville, North Central is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 32nd out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 15 general economics students who graduated with this degree at North Central in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general economics from North Central College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In IL
31
General Economics Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Normal, Illinois State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Illinois State is a great university overall.
There were about 31 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Illinois State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general economics from Illinois State University
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In IL
SIUC is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Carbondale. This university ranks 36th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 22 general economics students who graduated with this degree at SIUC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general economics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Elmhurst is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Elmhurst. This university ranks 28th out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were roughly 7 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Elmhurst in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general economics from Elmhurst University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In IL
Located in the suburb of Bourbonnais, Olivet Nazarene is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 34th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 18 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Olivet Nazarene in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general economics from Olivet Nazarene University
