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2026 Best Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Schools in Virginia

3 Colleges in the United States
345 Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Degrees Awarded
$64,082 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 6 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 Schools for Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall econometrics & quantitative economics education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Econometrics & Quantitative Economics

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No school ranked higher than University Of Virginia Main Campus this year for econometrics & quantitative economics. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 280 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the econometrics & quantitative economics program make about $74,958 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics from University Of Virginia Main Campus

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Students looking for a strong econometrics & quantitative economics program will find one at University Of Richmond, which ranked #2. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 econometrics & quantitative economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of $61,027 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. Get the full econometrics & quantitative economics details for University Of Richmond

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in econometrics & quantitative economics, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 14 econometrics & quantitative economics degrees in the most recent data year. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $56,261 early in their careers. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Read more about the econometrics & quantitative economics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

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