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2026 Best Economics Schools in Delaware

1 Colleges in the United States
79 Economics Degrees Awarded
$55,905 Avg Early-Career Salary

Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their economics programs.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best economics schools.

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Best Schools for Economics in Delaware

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 economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Economics

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University Of Delaware tops our 2026 ranking of the best economics schools. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 79 economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, economics degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $55,905. Students borrow a median of $25,261 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in economics from University Of Delaware

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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