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2026 Best Mathematical Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
77 Mathematical Economics Degrees Awarded
$57,967 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematical Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 13 schools to find the best for mathematical economics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematical Economics in the United States

See the highest-ranked mathematical economics schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.

Top Schools in Mathematical Economics

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

No school ranked higher than Lafayette College this year for mathematical economics. Set in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 mathematical economics students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematical economics program make about $59,513 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete this degree. See the full mathematical economics program report for Lafayette College

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematical economics, ranking #2. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 51 mathematical economics degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematical economics program make about $63,598 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree. See the full mathematical economics program report for Boston University

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematical economics, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 mathematical economics students who graduated with this degree at Barnard College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematical economics degree recipients from Barnard College generally make around $50,790. Students borrow a median of $17,609 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematical economics details for Barnard College

Other Mathematical Economics Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Mathematical Economics rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Mathematical Economics
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 13 schools evaluated.

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