58 Best Public Professional Economics Universities in the USA

Compare 87 programs at 58 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 87 Universities 58 Scholarships 0

58 universities · ranked best first

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1872

US #10 QS World #291 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,953/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $81,698
Students: 30,923

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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,995/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $70,814
Students: 20,112

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University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1839

US #22 QS World #541 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,268/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $63,403
Students: 23,929

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University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii · Public University · Est. 1907

US #26 QS World #601 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,664/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $57,624
Students: 15,029

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska · Public University · Est. 1869

US #33 QS World #651 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,747/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $56,887
Students: 19,178

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah · Public University · Est. 1850

US #54 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,200/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $67,170
Students: 27,264

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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,600/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $72,424
Students: 44,503

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Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #72 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,406/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $57,262
Students: 15,142

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Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,971/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $68,905
Students: 21,099

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1885

US #81 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,014/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,990
Students: 16,758

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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University at Albany

Albany, New York · Public University · Est. 1844

US #91 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,167/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $67,979
Students: 12,564

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Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1868

US #92 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $12,766/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $53,493
Students: 15,587

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1860

US #97 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,151/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $61,251
Students: 30,594

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The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $16,784/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $44,511
Students: 7,488

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George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1957

US #100 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,915/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $76,343
Students: 27,752

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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,237/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $51,815
Students: 3,103

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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #104 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,551/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $63,552
Students: 9,981

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Portland State University

Portland, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1946

US #107 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,552/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $57,906
Students: 13,182

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University of Toledo

Toledo, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1872

US #112 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,249/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $50,632
Students: 9,770

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Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1856

US #116 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,323/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $65,337
Students: 26,816

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1890

US #117 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,543/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,203
Students: 9,471

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1899

US #118 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,384
Students: 22,903

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Graduates of Economics programmes report a median $47,260 two years after finishing, across 553 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,717.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Professional Economics universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, University at Buffalo, University of Missouri-Columbia. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Professional Economics universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Professional Economics universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Professional Economics universities in the USA

This page lists public Professional Economics universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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