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2026 Best International Economics Schools in the Great Lakes Region

1 Colleges in the United States
22 International Economics Degrees Awarded
$92,075 Avg Early-Career Salary

International Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for international economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for International Economics in the Great Lakes Region

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 international economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in International Economics

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University Of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in international economics. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Chicago awarded about 22 international economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their international economics degree from University Of Chicago earn around $92,075 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,197. Read more about the international economics program at University Of Chicago

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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