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2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Maryland

3 Colleges
$65,318 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You

With 388 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, economics is the #20 most popular major in Maryland.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Maryland Schools for a Master's in Economics

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the best school in Maryland for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at Johns Hopkins University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Located in the large suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Economics at University of Maryland - College Park

Out of the 3 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Economics at University of Maryland - Baltimore County Report

Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 688
Pennsylvania 181
New Jersey 82
District of Columbia 270
Delaware 42

One of 12 majors within the area of study, economics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 3 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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