Which universities offer the best undergraduate economics programs?

I'm drawn to economics and want to apply to colleges with strong undergraduate economics programs. Could you recommend some universities that excel in this field?

Absolutely! There are a number of universities known for their exceptional undergraduate economics programs.

Starting with Ivy League schools, Harvard University, Princeton University, and Yale University are all renowned for their economics programs. These schools present strong curricula and opportunities to engage in economics research or internships.

If you're interested in broadening your perspective with an international focus, the University of Chicago holds a high reputation in economics and it's especially recognized for producing leading economists. MIT also has a very rigorous and math-intensive economics program.

Stanford University is another prestigious institution with a strong economics program. The program at Stanford uniquely combines economic analysis with practical aspects of business.

Though an Ivy, Dartmouth College has a robust undergraduate focus and offers a wide variety of economic specializations ranging from public policy to international trade and finance.

Outside the Ivy League, the University of California, Berkeley has a highly-rated economics program, as does Northwestern University, which places a unique emphasis on quantitative and analytical skills.

Finally, it's worth mentioning that the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), although it's outside the U.S., has one of the best economics programs in the world if you're open to studying abroad.

Before making your decision, I’d encourage you to take a closer look at each of these programs to see which best aligns with your specific interests within the field of economics. Different schools may emphasize different areas of economics, which might influence the best fit for you.