by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 68 degrees in economics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Schools in Mississippi list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the economics degree levels they offer.
It's hard to beat University of Mississippi if you wish to pursue a degree in economics. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in economics from University of Mississippi
Mississippi State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in economics. Mississippi State is a fairly large public university located in the remote town of Mississippi State.More information about a degree in economics from Mississippi State University
Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 287 | 641 |
| Florida | 282 | 1,443 |
| North Carolina | 279 | 1,245 |
| Virginia | 274 | 1,327 |
| Tennessee | 269 | 436 |
| South Carolina | 248 | 316 |
| Kentucky | 244 | 221 |
| Louisiana | 242 | 206 |
| Arkansas | 234 | 103 |
| Alabama | 233 | 107 |
| West Virginia | 207 | 42 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 60 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 270 |
| Sociology | 78 |
| Anthropology | 55 |
| International Relations & National Security | 41 |
| General Social Sciences | 39 |
| Geography & Cartography | 29 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.