Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 25 colleges offering Economics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,892 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $57,896 on average within two years — 19% above the national average of $48,479, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates earn $110,878 while University of Massachusetts-Lowell graduates earn $36,852 — a $74,026 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MA

$57,896

MA Avg. Earnings

$48,479

National Avg.

413

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Economics in Massachusetts

Public Schools (6)

$45,049

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (19)

$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

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA · Private

$110,878

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 4.7%

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private

$78,971

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $89,515

Graduates: 98

Acceptance: 3.5%

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private

$76,460

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $70,781

Graduates: 87

Acceptance: 13.9%

Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private

$76,460

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $83,280

Graduates: 70

Acceptance: 10.0%

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%

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%

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

$66,401

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $55,105

Graduates: 76

Acceptance: 35.3%

#10

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$60,046

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,668

Graduates: 131

Acceptance: 5.7%

#11

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$53,454

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $53,654

Graduates: 122

Acceptance: 10.8%

#12

Stonehill College

Easton, MA · Private

$52,941

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $53,194

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 72.6%

#13

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$49,595

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,510

Graduates: 422

Acceptance: 57.8%

#14

Simmons University

Boston, MA · Private

$49,323

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,782

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 66.0%

#15

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public

$49,019

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,050

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 80.7%

#16

Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private

$48,432

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,957

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 84.7%

#17

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private

Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,332

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 86.5%

#19

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA · Public

Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Private

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

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,967

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 71.3%

#24

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,625

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 38.3%

#25

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$36,852

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,246

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 85.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Economics in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranks #1 for Economics in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $110,878 within two years of graduation. There are 25 schools offering Economics programs in the state.

How much do Economics graduates earn in Massachusetts?

Economics graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $57,896 within two years of graduation. This is 19% above the national average of $48,479 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 45.0%.

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 6 public and 19 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 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $77,412 Engineering, Other $76,362 Industrial Engineering $70,780 Chemical Engineering $70,218

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.