by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Virginia to review for the 2025 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Master's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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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 Virginia.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for economics students seeking a a master's degree.
George Mason University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Master's students who receive their degree from the economics program earn an average of $82,853 in their early career salary.
More information about a master’s in economics from George Mason UniversityExplore all the Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 103 |
| Georgia | 190 | 102 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 148 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 56 |
| Alabama | 151 | 35 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 16 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 10 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 16 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 13 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 70 |
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 240 |
| Political Science & Government | 91 |
| Urban Studies | 37 |
| Geography & Cartography | 30 |
| Sociology | 28 |
| Anthropology | 21 |
| General Social Sciences | 1 |