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Best Economics Schools in Pennsylvania
Top Economics programs in Pennsylvania ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 22
Avg major earnings: $89,769
Top Economics Programs in Pennsylvania
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swarthmore College #28 national | $105,566 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University #38 national | $94,093 |
| 3 | Lafayette College #41 national | $88,504 |
| 4 | Bucknell University #65 national | $79,134 |
| 5 | University of Pennsylvania #68 national | $125,816 |
| 6 | Villanova University #77 national | $88,087 |
| 7 | Franklin and Marshall College #83 national | N/A |
| 8 | Drexel University #118 national | $83,676 |
| 9 | Gettysburg College #145 national | $86,599 |
| 10 | Muhlenberg College #177 national | $70,089 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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