by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 109 master's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a a master's degree.
Colorado School of Mines is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the suburb of Golden, Mines is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Those economics students who get their master's degree from Colorado School of Mines make $22,851 more than the standard economics grad.
More information about a master’s in economics from Colorado School of Mines
University of Denver is a wonderful option for students pursuing a master's degree in economics. Located in the large city of Denver, DU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Master's graduates who receive their degree from the economics program make about $49,103 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a master’s in economics from University of Denver
Utah State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Utah State University
It's difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you want to pursue a master's degree in economics. CU - Boulder is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boulder.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Colorado Boulder
U of U is a very large public university located in the city of Salt Lake City.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Utah
Colorado State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fort Collins.More information about a master’s in economics from Colorado State University - Fort Collins
UW is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Laramie.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Wyoming
Located in the city of Boise, Boise State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Boise State University
Located in the large city of Denver, CU Anschutz is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the town of Bozeman.More information about a master’s in economics from Montana State University
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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 59 |
| General Economics | 33 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 14 |
| Applied Economics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 75 |
| Political Science & Government | 65 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
| Geography & Cartography | 52 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| General Social Sciences | 8 |
