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2026 Best General Economics Schools in Alabama

2 Colleges in the United States
134 General Economics Degrees Awarded
$53,081 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Economics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general economics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Economics in Alabama

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 general economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Economics

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No school ranked higher than The University Of Alabama this year for general economics. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. About 94 general economics degrees were awarded at The University Of Alabama in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $50,740. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete this degree. Read more about the general economics program at The University Of Alabama

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 general economics degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $55,422 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general economics from Auburn University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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