2026 Best Business Economics Master’s Degree Schools

Business Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 253 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best business economics schools.

What’s on this page:

• Best Master’s Degree Business Economics Schools
• Other Degree Levels

Best Schools for Business Economics in the United States

See the highest-ranked business economics schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Business Economics

1

Suffolk University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Business Economics Degrees Awarded

$153,437 Median Starting Salary

Suffolk University tops our 2026 ranking of the best business economics schools. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. There were roughly 10 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk University in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of Suffolk University earn a median of $153,437 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,670. Read more about the business economics program at Suffolk University

2

University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Business Economics Degrees Awarded

$52,338 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes University Of Southern Mississippi one of the top schools for business economics. University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates 49% of students within six years. University Of Southern Mississippi awarded about 12 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi generally make around $52,338. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete this degree. Read more about the business economics program at University Of Southern Mississippi

Other Business Economics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 253 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.