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2026 Best Development Economics & International Development Schools in the Far Western Region

1 Colleges in the United States
73 Development Economics & International Development Degrees Awarded
$62,091 Avg Early-Career Salary

Development Economics & International Development 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.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best development economics & international development schools.

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Best Schools for Development Economics & International Development in the Far Western Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall development economics & international development education in the Far Western Region.

Top Schools in Development Economics & International Development

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No school ranked higher than University Of California Los Angeles this year for development economics & international development. This very large public university is located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 development economics & international development students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent data year. Development Economics & International Development graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $62,091 early in their careers. University Of California Los Angeles graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. See the full development economics & international development program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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