by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 137 doctor's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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The economics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their doctor's degree.
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 Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in economics.
Harvard University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in economics from Harvard University
Boston College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in economics. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in economics from Boston College
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in economics needs to check out Boston University. Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in economics from Boston University
University of Massachusetts Amherst is a good choice for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in economics. Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in economics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 93 | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 78 | 15 |
| New Hampshire | 47 | 4 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 128 |
| General Economics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 64 |
| Sociology | 27 |
| Anthropology | 26 |
| International Relations & National Security | 6 |
| Archeology | 3 |