2026 Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in Kentucky

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for econometrics & quantitative economics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in Kentucky

Best Schools for Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in Kentucky

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the econometrics & quantitative economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics

1

Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Degrees Awarded

$52,565 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Northern Kentucky University the best school in the country for a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Northern Kentucky University awarded about 15 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from Northern Kentucky University earn around $52,565 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,572. Read more about the econometrics & quantitative economics program at Northern Kentucky University

2

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

14 Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Degrees Awarded

$53,857 Median Starting Salary

Western Kentucky University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Kentucky University awarded about 14 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their econometrics & quantitative economics degree from Western Kentucky University earn around $53,857 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics from Western Kentucky University

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 · 4 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.