Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 29 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 2,046 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $57,979 on average within two years — 20% above the national average of $48,383, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Williams College graduates earn $76,460 while Mount Holyoke College graduates earn $38,289 — a $38,171 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MA

$57,979

MA Avg. Earnings

$48,383

National Avg.

449

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Massachusetts

Public Schools (7)

$45,049

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (21)

$61,953

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $16,904 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Economics Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private

$76,460

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $83,280

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 10.0%

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private

$78,971

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $89,515

Graduates: 98

Acceptance: 3.5%

Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private

$74,576

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $78,775

Graduates: 35

Acceptance: 9.8%

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

$71,778

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $63,321

Graduates: 124

Acceptance: 10.1%

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private

$76,460

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $70,781

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 13.9%

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

$69,069

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $64,785

Graduates: 296

Acceptance: 15.7%

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · Private

$66,519

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $61,612

Graduates: 108

Acceptance: 21.1%

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private

$110,878

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 4.7%

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$60,046

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,668

Graduates: 131

Acceptance: 5.7%

#10

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA ·

$60,046

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,668

Graduates: 131

Acceptance: N/A

#11

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$53,454

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $53,654

Graduates: 122

Acceptance: 10.8%

#12

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

$66,401

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $55,105

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 35.3%

#13

Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,937

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 41.7%

#14

Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,332

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 86.5%

#15

Stonehill College

Easton, MA · Private

$52,941

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $53,194

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 72.6%

#16

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$49,595

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,510

Graduates: 422

Acceptance: 57.8%

#18

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$36,852

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,246

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 85.2%

#19

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public

$49,019

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,050

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 80.7%

#20

Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private

$48,432

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,957

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 84.7%

#21

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public

$44,728

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,678

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 83.0%

#22

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public

$43,426

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,036

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 89.2%

#23

Emmanuel College

Boston, MA · Private

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA · Public

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

$49,323

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,782

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 66.0%

#27

Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Private

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,967

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 71.3%

#29

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,625

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 38.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Massachusetts?

Williams College ranks #1 for Economics in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $76,460 within two years of graduation. There are 29 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Economics graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $57,979 within two years of graduation. This is 20% above the national average of $48,383 for this major.

What is the hardest Economics school to get into in Massachusetts?

Harvard University is the most selective Economics program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 3.5%. The average acceptance rate across Economics programs in the state is 47.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Economics in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, private Economics programs produce average earnings of $61,953 vs $45,049 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 7 public and 21 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Science $83,997 Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.