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2025 Best Economics Schools in Ohio

16 Colleges in Ohio
1,193 Economics Degrees Awarded
$55,327 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in economics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 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 looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Economics Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,193 degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School

Best Economics Schools in Ohio Your choice of economics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Economics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Economics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Economics
Master's Degrees in Economics
Doctor's Degrees in Economics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Economics in Ohio

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 economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Ohio Schools in Economics

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
351 Economics Degrees Awarded
5.7% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Ohio State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Ohio State is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Columbus. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 351 economics students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the economics program earn an average of $50,296 for their early career.

More information about a degree in economics from Ohio State University - Main Campus

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
119 Economics Degrees Awarded
$57,379 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Miami University - Oxford if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Miami University - Oxford is a large public university located in the fringe town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were roughly 119 economics students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics major at Miami University - Oxford earn $2,052 more than the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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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.

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Denison University
Granville, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
77 Economics Degrees Awarded
3.9% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat Denison University if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Denison is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Granville. This university ranks 12th out of 91 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 77 economics students who graduated with this degree at Denison in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, economics degree recipients generally earn around $55,087 at the beginning of their careers.

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Economics Degrees Awarded
54.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in economics needs to take a look at Kenyon College. Located in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #333 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Kenyon is a great college overall.

There were about 61 economics students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon in the most recent data year. Economics degree recipients from Kenyon College get an earnings boost of about $2,755 over the average income of economics graduates.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Economics Degrees Awarded
$65,070 Median Starting Salary

UC is a very large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati. A Best Colleges rank of #137 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were about 93 economics students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent data year. Economics degree recipients from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus get an earnings boost of about $9,743 over the average income of economics graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Economics Degrees Awarded
13.4% Growth in Graduates

Case Western is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Case Western is a great university overall.

There were about 67 economics students who graduated with this degree at Case Western in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program report average early career income of $53,148.

More information about a degree in economics from Case Western Reserve University

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Oberlin College
Oberlin, OH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Economics Degrees Awarded
37.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the fringe town of Oberlin, Oberlin is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 17th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 54 economics students who graduated with this degree at Oberlin in the most recent data year. Economics degree recipients from Oberlin College get an earnings boost of around $6,386 above the average earnings of economics majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
53 Economics Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

Kent State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Kent. A Best Colleges rank of #250 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were about 53 economics students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, economics degree recipients typically earn an average of $56,731 at the beginning of their careers.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,716 Median Starting Salary

OHIO Athens is a very large public university located in the town of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #184 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were about 49 economics students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients typically make about $48,716 at the beginning of their careers.

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John Carroll University
University Heights, OH

Located in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 20th out of 91 schools for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 24 economics students who graduated with this degree at John Carroll in the most recent year we have data available. Economics degree recipients from John Carroll University earn a boost of approximately $9,771 above the typical income of economics graduates.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 1,493
Illinois 304 2,131
Indiana 294 880
Wisconsin 273 1,225

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Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 671
General Economics 484
Development Economics & International Development 29
Applied Economics 9

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Majors Similar to Economics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 1,474
Sociology 720
International Relations & National Security 329
Geography & Cartography 291
Anthropology 274
General Social Sciences 120
Urban Studies 58
Archeology 29
Sociology & Anthropology 17
Other Social Sciences 2

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