2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Economics in Virginia

Economics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #44 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual reviewed 5 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the most popular for master's degree seekers in the field of economics. Combined, these schools handed out 72 master's degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School for Your Master's Degree

The economics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Economics in Virginia ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality economics program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

One Size Does Not Fit All

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for economics.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Economics in Virginia

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in economics.

Most Well Attended Schools for Economics Students Working on Their Master's

1

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

45 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

George Mason University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in economics in Virginia.

There were about 45 economics students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in economics from George Mason University

2

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

14 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Virginia - Main Campus is a popular option for students interested in a master's degree in economics. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in economics in Virginia.

There were approximately 14 economics individuals who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in economics from University of Virginia - Main Campus

3

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In VA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in economics has to check out Virginia Tech. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in economics in Virginia.

There were about 8 economics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in economics from Virginia Tech

4

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Old Dominion University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in economics. Located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in economics in Virginia.

There were approximately 3 economics students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in economics from Old Dominion University

5

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in economics in Virginia. More information about a master’s in economics from Virginia Commonwealth University

Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	206	79
Georgia	186	73
North Carolina	167	148
Tennessee	156	27
Alabama	147	14
South Carolina	141	17
Louisiana	140	14
Kentucky	140	14
Mississippi	120	7
Arkansas	119	6

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Economics Related Rankings by Major

One of 12 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Economics Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
General Economics	70
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics	2

Most Popular Majors Related to Economics

Related Major	Annual Graduates
International Relations & National Security	139
Political Science & Government	85
Geography & Cartography	29
Sociology	29
Urban Studies	28
Anthropology	28
General Social Sciences	5

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to pixabay. More about our data sources and methodologies.