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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 553–572 of 572 colleges

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Reach
Acceptance rate 15.7%
Annual cost
$83,683/yr
Grad earnings
$103,937
SAT avg
1,501
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 10 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 13.1%
Annual cost
$84,696/yr
Grad earnings
$103,494
SAT avg
1,494
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 3.5%
Annual cost
$82,842/yr
Grad earnings
$101,817
SAT avg
1,553
ACT mid
35
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 31 Fee $80
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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.5%
Annual cost
$85,120/yr
Grad earnings
$100,533
SAT avg
1,534
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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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?
Boston College leads with median graduate earnings of $103,937 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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