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2023 Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Economics Graduate Certificate School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, economics was ranked #42 in the country. In fact 6,173 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Plains States Region to see which graduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the economics graduate certificate programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Economics

#1

Webster University

Saint Louis, MO

Our 2023 rankings named Webster University the best school in the Plains States Region for economics students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Webster is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Economics at Webster University Report

#2

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Dakota. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Graduate Certificate Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the small city of Grand Forks, UND is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at University of North Dakota Report

The excellent graduate certificate programs at Emporia State University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best economics schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the remote town of Emporia, ESU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Full Economics at Emporia State University Report

Out of the 4 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Missouri State University - Springfield landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Economics Colleges by State

Explore the best economics schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 87
Minnesota 69
Iowa 14
Kansas 25
Nebraska 16
North Dakota 20
South Dakota 9

Economics is one of 12 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
International Relations & National Security 5,010
Political Science & Government 2,664
Geography & Cartography 2,315
Sociology 1,907
Anthropology 1,446

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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