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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Economics

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

334 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 25–48 of 334 colleges

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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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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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 20 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $70
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Feb 15 Fee $70
View college details
Fordham University
Bronx, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 56.3%
Annual cost
$77,351/yr
Grad earnings
$85,569
SAT avg
1,412
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 3 Decision Apr 1 Fee $70
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Economics in USA?
334 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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?
George Washington University leads with median graduate earnings of $90,873 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral 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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