by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 33 schools in the Middle Atlantic 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 1,314 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 schools for economics students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in economics.
Columbia University in the City of New York is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in economics needs to check out Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.
Economics master's degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University get an earnings boost of approximately $22,916 above the typical earnings of economics graduates.
More information about a master’s in economics from Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Pennsylvania
Cornell University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in economics from Cornell University
Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
After graduation, economics master's recipients typically earn about $68,695 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in economics from Georgetown University
Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton.More information about a master’s in economics from Princeton University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Maryland - College Park
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Carnegie Mellon University
Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from New York University
GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the economics program earn an average of $63,388 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a master’s in economics from George Washington UniversityExplore the best economics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 517 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 115 |
| Maryland | 193 | 356 |
| New Jersey | 188 | 56 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 234 |
| Delaware | 109 | 36 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 926 |
| General Economics | 218 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 80 |
| Other Economics | 37 |
| Applied Economics | 34 |
| International Economics | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 2,093 |
| Political Science & Government | 674 |
| Geography & Cartography | 220 |
| Anthropology | 215 |
| Sociology | 212 |
| Urban Studies | 152 |
| Other Social Sciences | 152 |
| General Social Sciences | 126 |
| Archeology | 14 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 7 |
