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#1 #1 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI Generally, the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 18% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,318 Median Starting Salary $57,003
#2 #2 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Est. Net Price * $23,985 Median Starting Salary $59,142
#3 #3 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Johns Hopkins University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,520–1,570 Est. Net Price * $24,034 Median Starting Salary $57,721
#4 #4 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Est. Net Price * $17,213 Median Starting Salary $54,002
#5 #5 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO the University of Colorado Boulder is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $21,836 Median Starting Salary $59,533
#6 #6 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA the University of California-Irvine is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $14,033 Median Starting Salary $53,577
#7 #7 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $57,886
#8 #8 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,291 Median Starting Salary $60,493
#9 #9 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Utah State University Logan, UT Utah State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $14,577 Median Starting Salary $57,423
#10 #10 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $53,907
#11 #11 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Florida State University Tallahassee, FL Florida State University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Est. Net Price * $14,003 Median Starting Salary $55,691
#12 #12 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $19,902 Median Starting Salary $55,648
#13 #13 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Est. Net Price * $24,577 Median Starting Salary $60,009
#14 #14 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. CUNY Hunter College New York, NY CUNY Hunter College is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Est. Net Price * $4,848 Median Starting Salary $53,601
#15 #15 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $5,181 Median Starting Salary $53,669
#16 #16 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Est. Net Price * $18,524 Median Starting Salary $55,885
#17 #17 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Clark University Worcester, MA Clark University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 8,790 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $32,053 Median Starting Salary $63,914
#18 #18 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. San Diego State University San Diego, CA San Diego State University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 77,000 applications every... Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $13,017 Median Starting Salary $54,960
#19 #19 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL Generally, the University of South Florida is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,004 Median Starting Salary $54,211
#20 #20 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $56,721
#21 #21 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Est. Net Price * $9,881 Median Starting Salary $54,302
#22 #22 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $22,427 Median Starting Salary $60,796
#23 #23 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,808 Median Starting Salary $54,397
#24 #24 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $10,384 Median Starting Salary $55,925
#25 #25 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA California State University-Sacramento is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 930–1,140 Est. Net Price * $11,596 Median Starting Salary $56,677
#26 #26 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. American University Washington, DC American University is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,310–1,430 Est. Net Price * $41,369 Median Starting Salary $61,137
#27 #27 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. George Mason University Fairfax, VA George Mason University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 20,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 51 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $18,479 Median Starting Salary $56,775
#28 #28 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,639 Median Starting Salary $56,940
#29 #29 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $61,902
#30 #30 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA For students interested in applying to UVA, application packets should include none, but none are also... Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,410–1,530 Est. Net Price * $19,469 Median Starting Salary $59,039
#31 #31 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. New York University New York, NY Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $29,499 Median Starting Salary $55,756
#32 #32 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Overall, the University of Delaware is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,200–1,370 Est. Net Price * $18,044 Median Starting Salary $66,229
#33 #33 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $61,545
#34 #34 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA San Jose State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $14,219 Median Starting Salary $54,969
#35 #35 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Est. Net Price * $42,423 Median Starting Salary $60,770
#36 #36 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA California State University-Long Beach is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,346 Median Starting Salary $54,865
#37 #37 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL Auburn University is a highly selective school. They receive approximately 45,700 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Est. Net Price * $25,271 Median Starting Salary $59,908
#38 #38 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Generally, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,370–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,127 Median Starting Salary $60,021
#39 #39 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $28,279 Median Starting Salary $56,490
#40 #40 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX In general, Texas Tech University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,896 Median Starting Salary $58,026
#41 #41 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $55,386
#42 #42 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA In general, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Est. Net Price * $12,480 Median Starting Salary $54,228
#43 #43 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $61,406
#44 #44 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR the University of Arkansas is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Est. Net Price * $16,208 Median Starting Salary $59,552
#45 #45 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Mississippi University, MS Generally, the University of Mississippi is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Est. Net Price * $14,289 Median Starting Salary $57,788
#46 #46 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,197 Median Starting Salary $57,217
#47 #47 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Wayne State University Detroit, MI In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $15,347 Median Starting Salary $55,577
#48 #48 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 51% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,030–1,170 Est. Net Price * $5,001 Median Starting Salary $56,700
#49 #49 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM the University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $10,633 Median Starting Salary $55,712
#50 #50 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ Rutgers University-Newark is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 15,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,578 Median Starting Salary $58,408
#51 #51 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Murray State University Murray, KY Murray State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $11,042 Median Starting Salary $58,529
#52 #52 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $62,663
#53 #53 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI In general, Central Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,000–1,230 Est. Net Price * $15,605 Median Starting Salary $60,741
#54 #54 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,990 Median Starting Salary $57,183
#55 #55 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN Middle Tennessee State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,062 Median Starting Salary $57,128
#56 #56 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM Overall, New Mexico State University-Main Campus is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 920–1,140 Est. Net Price * $10,407 Median Starting Salary $55,531
#57 #57 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL Eastern Illinois University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 900–1,120 Est. Net Price * $13,380 Median Starting Salary $59,480
#58 #58 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH Overall, Youngstown State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 950–1,180 Est. Net Price * $11,900 Median Starting Salary $58,333
#59 #59 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA Overall, Old Dominion University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Est. Net Price * $16,098 Median Starting Salary $56,958
#60 #60 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH Cleveland State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,719 Median Starting Salary $56,135
#61 #61 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. The University of Montana Missoula, MT The University of Montana is a non selective school. The school receives roughly 8,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 990–1,250 Est. Net Price * $16,361 Median Starting Salary $56,744
#62 #62 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH Southern New Hampshire University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $32,043 Median Starting Salary $56,335
#63 #63 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA California State University-East Bay is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 830–1,050 Est. Net Price * $11,464 Median Starting Salary $56,028
#64 #64 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Roosevelt University Chicago, IL Roosevelt University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 3,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 850–1,110 Est. Net Price * $22,117 Median Starting Salary $56,734
#65 #65 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI Eastern Michigan University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 940–1,190 Est. Net Price * $15,826 Median Starting Salary $58,388
#66 #66 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras San Juan, PR Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,030–1,300 Est. Net Price * $9,119 Median Starting Salary $55,629
#67 #67 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA California State University-Los Angeles is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 870–1,060 Est. Net Price * $5,801 Median Starting Salary $56,139
#68 #68 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD the University of Maryland-College Park is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,360–1,520 Est. Net Price * $16,210 Median Starting Salary $57,525
#69 #69 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $26,060 Median Starting Salary $57,921
#70 #70 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Bard College Annandale-On-Hudson, NY Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $25,214 Median Starting Salary $61,336
#71 #71 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $57,180
#72 #72 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX The University of Texas at San Antonio is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $12,664 Median Starting Salary $56,933
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About Economics, General

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Students majoring in Economics, General can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 68% percent of men and 32% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, New York is where degrees in Economics, General are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Economics, General is $53,900.

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Majoring in Economics, General, your education can be applied to different careers. Economics, General majors go on to pursue jobs including Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education and Economists which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Economics, General majors include Economists, Economics Teachers, Postsecondary and Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

638

Female Students

201 (31%)

Male Students

437 (68%)

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Economics, General

#1 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

18%

16

1,370–1,530

$19,318

$57,003

#2 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

55%

1

1,240–1,450

$23,985

$59,142

#3 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

7%

7

1,520–1,570

$24,034

$57,721

#4 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

49%

6

1,320–1,500

$17,213

$54,002

#5 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

81%

10

1,190–1,410

$21,836

$59,533

#6 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

21%

1

1,240–1,440

$14,033

$53,577

#7 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

86%

22

1,160–1,370

$22,077

$57,886

#8 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

64%

16

1,280–1,480

$22,291

$60,493

#9 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

94%

4

1,050–1,290

$14,577

$57,423

#10 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

23%

27

1,310–1,480

$11,740

$53,907

#11 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

25%

12

1,220–1,380

$14,003

$55,691

#12 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

9%

5

1,500–1,580

$19,902

$55,648

#13 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.

43%

21

1,260–1,420

$24,577

$60,009

#14 Best College for Economics, General in the U.S.