2025 Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Washington

Ranked #24 in popularity, economics is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 26 doctor's degrees in economics to qualified students.

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• Best Doctor’s Degree Schools List

Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on economics students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of economics students who choose to seek a doctor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for economics to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized economics related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for economics students working on their doctor's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Doctor's Degree Schools in Washington list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Economics in Washington

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in economics.

Top Washington Schools for a Doctorate in Economics

1

University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

14 Annual Graduates

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

2

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

12 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Washington State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from Washington State University

Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	180	203
Oregon	107	14
Nevada	84	2
Hawaii	53	5

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Economics Related Rankings by Major

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

Economics Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics	26

Most Popular Majors Related to Economics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government	11
Anthropology	8
Sociology	8

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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