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2026 Best General Economics Schools in Ohio

9 Colleges in the United States
201 General Economics Degrees Awarded
$58,065 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 39 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general economics schools.

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Best Schools for General Economics in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general economics education in Ohio.

Top Schools in General Economics

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Kenyon College
Gambier, OH

Our analysis ranked Kenyon College the best school in the country for a degree in general economics. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Kenyon College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Kenyon College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $58,082 in their early career. Kenyon College graduates carry a median of $18,718 in student loans. See the full general economics program report for Kenyon College

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A rank of #2 makes Miami University Oxford one of the top schools for general economics. This large public university is located in the town of Oxford. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 61 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Oxford in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $57,379 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,500. More information about a degree in general economics from Miami University Oxford

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the top schools for general economics. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 43 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general economics degree from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn around $68,850 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus graduates carry a median of $21,264 in student loans. Get the full general economics details for University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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A rank of #4 makes Case Western Reserve University one of the top schools for general economics. Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 47 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Case Western Reserve University in the most recent data year. General Economics graduates of Case Western Reserve University earn a median of $53,148 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,949. Get the full general economics details for Case Western Reserve University

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Students looking for a strong general economics program will find one at Bowling Green State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 13 general economics degrees were awarded at Bowling Green State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their general economics degree from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn around $52,864 in the first couple years of their career. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $23,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in general economics from Bowling Green State University Main Campus

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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 · 39 schools evaluated.

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