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Best Colleges for Masters Degree
in Economics

572 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

572 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Masters Degree

Showing 25–48 of 572 colleges

Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 33.5%
Annual cost
$83,090/yr
Grad earnings
$90,779
SAT avg
1,396
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15
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Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 33.5%
Annual cost
$83,090/yr
Grad earnings
$90,779
SAT avg
1,396
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
View college details
Trinity College
Hartford, Connecticut
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 33.5%
Annual cost
$83,090/yr
Grad earnings
$90,779
SAT avg
1,396
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Bryant University
Smithfield, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 65.7%
Annual cost
$67,926/yr
Grad earnings
$90,008
SAT avg
1,263
ACT mid
28
Apply by Feb 1 Fee $50
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Bryant University
Smithfield, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 65.7%
Annual cost
$67,926/yr
Grad earnings
$90,008
SAT avg
1,263
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Fee $50
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Bryant University
Smithfield, Rhode Island
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 65.7%
Annual cost
$67,926/yr
Grad earnings
$90,008
SAT avg
1,263
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $50
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 4 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Rice University
Houston, Texas
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 7.9%
Annual cost
$74,110/yr
Grad earnings
$89,718
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 11 Fee $75
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Masters Degree in Economics in USA?
572 colleges and universities currently offer Masters Degree programs in Economics in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Economics in USA?
Vanderbilt University leads with median graduate earnings of $91,565 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
What SAT score do I need for Economics programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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