2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for International Economics

International Economicsmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #777 out of the 1095 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of international economics. Combined, these schools handed out 39 master's degrees in international economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great International Economics School for Your Master's Degree

The international economics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for International Economics ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of international economics students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank International Economics Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for international economics.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study International Economics in the United States

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for international economics students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for International Economics Students Working on Their Master's

1

George Washington University
Washington, DC

13 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In DC

#1 Best Quality In DC

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at George Washington University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in international economics. Located in the city of Washington, GWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in international economics in District of Columbia.

There were about 13 international economics individuals who graduated with this degree at GWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in international economics from George Washington University

2

Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

10 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In PA

#1 Best Quality In PA

Eastern University is a popular decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in international economics. Located in the suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in international economics in Pennsylvania.

There were about 10 international economics students who graduated with this degree at EU in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in international economics from Eastern University

3

American University
Washington, DC

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In DC

#2 Best Quality In DC

American University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in international economics. Located in the city of Washington, The American University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in international economics in District of Columbia.

There were roughly 8 international economics students who graduated with this degree at The American University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in international economics from American University

4

University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In CA

#2 Best Quality In CA

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in international economics has to check out University of California - San Diego. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in international economics in California.

There were about 7 international economics students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in international economics from University of California - San Diego

5

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In CA

#1 Best Quality In CA

Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Claremont. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in international economics in California.

There were roughly 1 international economics individuals who graduated with this degree at Claremont Graduate University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in international economics from Claremont Graduate University

6

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

#1 Most Popular In MI

Located in the large suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in international economics from Eastern Michigan University

6

University of California - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

#3 Most Popular In CA

Located in the city of Santa Cruz, UC Santa Cruz is a public university with a large student population. More information about a master’s in international economics from University of California - Santa Cruz

6

University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

#1 Most Popular In WA

UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the city of Seattle. More information about a master’s in international economics from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

 

International Economics by Region

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International Economics Related Rankings by Major

International Economics is one of 5 different types of Economics programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics	2,779
General Economics	1,132
Development Economics & International Development	239
Applied Economics	236
Other Economics	68

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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