Top Economic Development Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#41/150 QS Ranking 2025(Development Studies)

Boston University, Boston

7.7(Based on 15 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA11%Acceptance Rate
M.S Economic Development and Tourism Management
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
GRE298TOEFL84
Programs
Tuition:  
$63.8K/Yr
Living
$15.4K/Yr
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Vanderbilt University, Nashville

9.2(Based on 1 User Reviews)Tennessee, USA6.3%Acceptance Rate
M.A Economic Development
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE311TOEFL100PTE70
Programs
Tuition:  
$42.3K/Yr
Living
$11.5K/Yr
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Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

10.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)Virginia, USA55%Acceptance Rate
B.Sc Community Economic Development
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1390IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.3K/Yr
Living
$17K/Yr
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Northeastern University, Boston

2.7(Based on 52 User Reviews)Massachusetts, USA5.6%Acceptance Rate
M.S Commerce and Economic Development
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE293IELTS6.5PTE53
Programs
Tuition:  
$32.5K/Yr
Living
$21K/Yr
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Georgia State University, Atlanta

8.0(Based on 13 User Reviews)Georgia, USA55%Acceptance Rate
Graduate Certificate Planning and Economic Development
Course duration:
1 year
Exams Accepted:
IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$33.3K/Yr
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Appalachian State University, Boone

North Carolina, USA42.8%Acceptance Rate
B.A Economics - Regional Economic Development Option
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo100TOEFL78
Programs
Tuition:  
$25.1K/Yr
Living
$8.2K/Yr
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Illinois State University, Normal

7.5(Based on 4 User Reviews)Illinois, USA89%Acceptance Rate
M.S Kinesiology and Recreation - Economic Development
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$24.1K/Yr
Living
$11.8K/Yr
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Messiah University, Mechanicsburg

Pennsylvania, USA79.5%Acceptance Rate
B.A Economic Development
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
SAT1196TOEFL80
Programs
Tuition:  
$42.2K/Yr
Living
$10.2K/Yr
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University of North Carolina, Pembroke

8.8(Based on 1 User Reviews)North Carolina, USA92%Acceptance Rate
B.A Applied Professional Studies - Economic Development
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo95IELTS6
Programs
Tuition:  
$5K/Yr
Living
$8.9K/Yr
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Eastern University, St. Davids

Pennsylvania, USA94%Acceptance Rate
B.A Economic Development
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
$37.7K/Yr
Living
$11K/Yr
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