by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 30 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 621 master's degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The economics master'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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for economics students working on their master's degree.
The economics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in economics.
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Southern California
Stanford University is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in economics. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Stanford.More information about a master’s in economics from Stanford University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in economics needs to check out University of California - Los Angeles. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - Los Angeles
University of California - Berkeley is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in economics. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - Berkeley
It's difficult to beat University of California - Irvine if you wish to pursue a master's degree in economics. UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the city of Irvine.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - Irvine
Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - Davis
UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the large city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - San Diego
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - Santa Barbara
UC Santa Cruz is a fairly large public university located in the city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in economics from University of California - Santa Cruz
Located in the large suburb of Claremont, Claremont Graduate University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Claremont Graduate University
Explore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 532 |
| Washington | 183 | 24 |
| Oregon | 158 | 44 |
| Nevada | 105 | 14 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 6 |
| Alaska | 52 | 1 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 435 |
| General Economics | 119 |
| Applied Economics | 36 |
| Other Economics | 22 |
| International Economics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 485 |
| Sociology | 219 |
| Political Science & Government | 201 |
| Geography & Cartography | 184 |
| Anthropology | 163 |
| Urban Studies | 87 |
| Other Social Sciences | 83 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 33 |
| General Social Sciences | 23 |
| Archeology | 3 |
