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2026 Best International Economics Schools in the Southwest Region

3 Colleges in the United States
22 International Economics Degrees Awarded
$49,377 Avg Early-Career Salary

International 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 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best international economics schools.

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Best Schools for International Economics in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall international economics education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in International Economics

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Our analysis ranked Texas Christian University the best school in the country for a degree in international economics. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. Texas Christian University awarded about 11 international economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the international economics program make about $54,462 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the international economics program at Texas Christian University

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Texas Tech University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in international economics, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 international economics degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Graduates of the international economics program make about $44,292 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,125 to complete this degree. Read more about the international economics program at Texas Tech 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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