Best undergraduate economics program

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<p>Hmm, I was intrigued by this statement and checked out some of the 211 tests posted on the web… I must say that after your description of the course, I expected something more strenuous. The test was long, to be sure, but the material didn’t seem overly rigorous or theoretical… it’s roughly comparable to my school’s calculus-based introduction to microeconomics class, which isn’t particularly renowned for being difficult at all. </p>

<p>Then again, knowing freshman economics majors, most of them were probably social science kids who wouldn’t dare touch math with a ten-foot pole… and didn’t realize econ actually involved a lot of math. I find that a lot of relatively simple econ classes get their difficulties overhyped for this reason. Incidentally, the class in my school compared to Rice’s 211 class is frequented by my school’s engineers, so I suppose that might explain why it never gained a particularly harsh reputation. But anyways, I’m just a bit surprised that the class is as infamous as you say.</p>

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<p>How do the LACs fit into Tiers? Like, which LAC would be considered a tier 1, 2, 3…</p>

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<p>All of the above schools would give me a full ride. I realize that most of them are mediocre to say the best, and I’m still looking to apply at what you would call “group 1 & 2” schools, but are any econ programs at the schools on the list any good?</p>

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<p>Well…It seems that my link is dead. Schools that I might potentially have interest in on that list are: Alabama, American, Arizona, Arizona State, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Texas A & M, and Florida</p>

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<p>Does cornell really rank that low??</p>

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<p>austrianpog,</p>

<p>No. Cornell is quite good. You’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>How is the program at u of rochester? Is it on par with carnegie Mellon?</p>

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<p>I’ve heard Rochester has an amazing Economics program, I’d say it was on par with CMU</p>

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<p>Does anyone know where Vanderbilt, University of Illinois, and Wake Forest rank in undergrad econ? thanks</p>

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<p>O and Georgetown also</p>

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<p>Those all have solid but not great Economics departments. There are no rankings for undergraduate programs in Economics, but generally speaking, they are not considered among the best in Econ.</p>

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<p>What about UT-Austin?</p>

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<p>^ UT Austin would be in the top 25. I believe someone mentioned it earlier in this thread.</p>

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<p>If I had to choose between Rochester Econs and Austin Econs, not including financial variables, which would be a stronger program?</p>

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<p>I think they would be about the same. The difference really wouldn’t be worth paying more, but if cost isn’t an issue at all, you might as well go for the one you like more.</p>

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<p>Does anyone know where Pitt and University of Miami would stand</p>

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<p>Hi, I was wondering, could anyone please rank these schools in order from best Econ program to worst? Cornell, UMichigan, Carnegie Mellon, John Hopkins and Dartmouth.
Thank you! :)</p>

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<p>Out of Cornell, UMichigan, Carnegie Mellon, John Hopkins and Dartmouth it would be:</p>

<p>UMichigan
-tiny gap-
Carnegie Mellon
Cornell
John Hopkins </p>

<p>I’m not sure where to put Dartmouth.</p>

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<p>^ In terms of IB/MC placement placement, It should be number 1 in that list. UMich follows it. In terms of subject/program strength, it’s number 1 in that list.</p>

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<p>Sorry; I realised I typed it wrongly. Should be:</p>

<p>In terms of IB/MC placement, Dartmouth should be number 1 in that list. UMich follows Dartmouth. In terms of subject/program strength, UMIch is number 1 in that list. :)</p>