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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 97–120 of 572 colleges

American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
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American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 Fee $75
View college details
American University
Washington, District of Columbia
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 47.4%
Annual cost
$71,549/yr
Grad earnings
$77,370
SAT avg
1,392
ACT mid
31
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
View college details
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
View college details
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 35.3%
Annual cost
$82,123/yr
Grad earnings
$77,231
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
View college details

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?
Emory University leads with median graduate earnings of $80,137 ten years after enrollment for Masters Degree graduates.
Which Economics colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Michigan Technological University. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
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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