Median component percentile by institution type, top 100 economics programs. Hover a dot to compare groups.
Private university = private, 4,000 or more undergraduates (40 programs). Small private college = private, under 4,000 undergraduates (43). Public university (17). Source: College Transitions 2026 Undergraduate Economics Ranking (CIP 45.06, 423 programs). Percentiles are computed across all 423 programs.
| Component (weight) | Private university | Small private college | Public university |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Emphasis (12%) | 78.0 | 92.7 | 73.8 |
| Program Scale (13%) | 86.8 | 70.2 | 96.0 |
| Academic Rating (30%) | 79.2 | 79.6 | 67.3 |
| Earnings & ROI (25%) | 93.3 | 79.3 | 74.8 |
| PhD Productivity (20%) | 86.0 | 83.0 | 82.7 |