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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Economics

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

116 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 25–48 of 116 colleges

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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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
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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 Nov 15 Decision Jan 31 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 Nov 15 Decision Dec 31 Fee $75
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15
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Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 76.1%
Annual cost
$68,633/yr
Grad earnings
$75,272
SAT avg
1,266
ACT mid
28
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Jan 15
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $65
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 71.2%
Annual cost
$75,020/yr
Grad earnings
$71,155
SAT avg
1,344
ACT mid
29
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Mar 15 Fee $65
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
🏛 Public Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 69.3%
Annual cost
$29,043/yr
Grad earnings
$70,814
SAT avg
1,298
ACT mid
28
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Economics in USA?
116 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate 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?
New York University leads with median graduate earnings of $82,509 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Economics colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University at Buffalo. 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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