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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 49–72 of 334 colleges

Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Fee $65
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
View college details
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 77.5%
Annual cost
$75,167/yr
Grad earnings
$84,648
SAT avg
1,337
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Fee $65
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Mar 31 Fee $85
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $85
View college details
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.9%
Annual cost
$82,694/yr
Grad earnings
$83,238
SAT avg
1,473
ACT mid
33
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15 Fee $85
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $80
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New York University
New York, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 9.4%
Annual cost
$79,121/yr
Grad earnings
$82,509
SAT avg
1,527
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $80
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York
🏛 Public Competitive
Acceptance rate 37.7%
Annual cost
$29,657/yr
Grad earnings
$80,596
SAT avg
1,415
ACT mid
32
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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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?
Drexel University leads with median graduate earnings of $84,648 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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