by our College Data Analytics TeamEconomics draws students to programs nationwide. To top this list, a school graduates more economics students than other colleges offering the major.
College Factual ranked the 71 economics schools in the The Plains States Region by the number of degrees they award each year.
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Below are the schools that graduate the most economics students in the The Plains States Region.
No school graduates more economics students than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 255 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
A rank of #2 makes University Of Missouri Columbia one of the most popular schools for economics. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 196 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for University Of Missouri Columbia
A rank of #3 makes Missouri State University Springfield one of the most popular schools for economics. Set in the city of Springfield, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. Missouri State University Springfield graduated around 183 economics students in the most recent data year. Read the full economics report for Missouri State University Springfield
Fort Hays State University ranks #4 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Hays, Fort Hays State University is a public institution. Fort Hays State University graduated around 143 economics students in the most recent data year. Get the full economics details for Fort Hays State University
Washington University In St Louis came in at #5 on our list of the most popular economics schools. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 129 economics degrees in the most recent year. See more about economics at Washington University In St Louis
University Of Iowa ranked #6 on our list of the most popular economics schools. University Of Iowa is a public school located in the city of Iowa City. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 79 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at University Of Iowa
St Olaf College ranked #7 on our list of the most popular economics schools. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 60 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Get the full economics details for St Olaf College
University Of Nebraska Lincoln placed #8 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. This school awarded about 57 economics degrees in the most recent year. Get the full economics details for University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Kansas landed the #9 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Lawrence, University Of Kansas is a public institution. University Of Kansas graduated around 54 economics students in the most recent data year. Read the full economics report for University Of Kansas
Macalester College landed the #10 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Macalester College is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 46 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at Macalester College
University Of St Thomas Minnesota placed #11 for economics by yearly graduations. University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. This school awarded about 44 economics degrees in the most recent year. See more about economics at University Of St Thomas Minnesota
Grinnell College placed #12 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Grinnell, Grinnell College is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 38 economics degrees in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Grinnell College
Carleton College landed the #13 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 32 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Get the full economics details for Carleton College
Iowa State University landed the #14 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 26 economics degrees in the most recent year. See more about economics at Iowa State University
Saint Cloud State University ranked #15 on our list of the most popular economics schools. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, Saint Cloud State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 23 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at Saint Cloud State University
Creighton University placed #16 for economics by yearly graduations. Creighton University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Omaha. Creighton University graduated around 20 economics students in the most recent data year. Get the full economics details for Creighton University
University Of Missouri Kansas City landed the #17 spot among the most popular economics schools. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public school located in the city of Kansas City. This school awarded about 20 economics degrees in the most recent year. See more about economics at University Of Missouri Kansas City
University Of North Dakota comes in at #18 for economics this year. University Of North Dakota is a public school located in the city of Grand Forks. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 20 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at University Of North Dakota
Saint Johns University ranked #19 on our list of the most popular economics schools. Set in the rural area of Collegeville, Saint Johns University is a private not-for-profit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 19 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Get the full economics details for Saint Johns University
University Of Central Missouri landed the #20 spot among the most popular economics schools. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 18 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Read the full economics report for University Of Central Missouri
South Dakota State University placed #21 for economics by yearly graduations. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 17 students earned a degree in economics from this school. Get the full economics details for South Dakota State University
Kansas State University comes in at #22 for economics this year. Set in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a public institution. Kansas State University graduated around 16 economics students in the most recent data year. Read the full economics report for Kansas State University
University Of Missouri St Louis placed #23 for economics by yearly graduations. University Of Missouri St Louis is a public school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 16 students earned a degree in economics from this school. See more about economics at University Of Missouri St Louis
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #24 spot among the most popular economics schools. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school located in the city of Mankato. This school awarded about 15 economics degrees in the most recent year. Read the full economics report for Minnesota State University Mankato
University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #25 for economics by yearly graduations. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public university. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduated around 15 economics students in the most recent data year. See more about economics at University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Not far behind, these schools also graduate many economics students:
Here are more schools that award economics degrees:
| Rank | School | Location | Economics Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| #51 | Simpson College | Indianola, IA | 4 |
| #52 | Benedictine College | Atchison, KS | 3 |
| #53 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | 3 |
| #54 | Nebraska Wesleyan University | Lincoln, NE | 3 |
| #55 | University Of Minnesota Morris | Morris, MN | 3 |
| #56 | William Jewell College | Liberty, MO | 3 |
| #57 | Bethany College Kansas | Lindsborg, KS | 2 |
| #58 | Bethel University Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | 2 |
| #59 | Central College | Pella, IA | 2 |
| #60 | Hastings College | Hastings, NE | 2 |
| #61 | Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | 2 |
| #62 | Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | 2 |
| #63 | Webster University | Saint Louis, MO | 2 |
| #64 | Baker University | Baldwin City, KS | 1 |
| #65 | Barton County Community College | Great Bend, KS | 1 |
| #66 | Bemidji State University | Bemidji, MN | 1 |
| #67 | Graceland University Lamoni | Lamoni, IA | 1 |
| #68 | Saint Marys University Of Minnesota | Winona, MN | 1 |
| #69 | University Of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | 1 |
| #70 | Washburn University | Topeka, KS | 1 |
| #71 | Winona State University | Winona, MN | 1 |
This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
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