standalone masters degree

<p>Can anyone please provide the list of top 50 US universities providing a standalone masters degree in economics?</p>

<p>What do you mean by “standalone”?</p>

<p>That’s what I was looking for as well but apparently the vast majority of schools offer a master en route to a Phd.
All the top econ grad programs seem to be like this. </p>

<p>Why would you want a terminal masters in economics, rather than apply to PhD programs and then claim a masters en-route, if you attend one?</p>

<p>By standalone i mean that i will be offered a masters degree right after my bachelors instead of awarding one while pursuing my phd</p>

<p>But what if i do nit want to go all the way with the phd ? Will i be allowed to quit midway?</p>

<p>@Catria‌ could you please tell me further about claiming a masters en-route PhD ?</p>