by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for general economics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 241 degrees in general economics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Economics Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of general economics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Any student who is interested in general economics needs to take a look at The University of Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in general economics from The University of Alabama
It's difficult to beat Auburn University if you want to pursue a degree in general economics. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in general economics from Auburn University
Explore all the Best General Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 1,418 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 794 |
| Georgia | 690 | 327 |
| Virginia | 630 | 1,247 |
| Tennessee | 624 | 169 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 316 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 121 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 55 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 148 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 92 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 34 |
General Economics is one of 5 different types of Economics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 37 |
| Applied Economics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.