Top Development Universities & Colleges in USA in 2026 - Fees, Requirements & Eligibility
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#7/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

Yale University, New Haven

9.7(Based on 4 User Reviews)Connecticut, USA4.6%Acceptance Rate
MA International and Development Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Programs
Tuition:  
($50,900/Yr)₹47.28L/Yr
Living
($19,900/Yr)₹18.48L/Yr
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#66/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

UI-Urbana, Urbana

9.0(Based on 19 User Reviews)Illinois, USA43.7%Acceptance Rate
B.S Policy, International Trade and Development
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($46,944/Yr)₹43.6L/Yr
Living
($14,522/Yr)₹13.49L/Yr
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#100/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

Ohio State University, Columbus

5.3(Based on 7 User Reviews)Ohio, USA61%Acceptance Rate
B.S Environment, Economy, Development and Sustainability
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
GMAT21TOEFL79
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Tuition:  
($53,812/Yr)₹49.98L/Yr
Living
($15,178/Yr)₹14.1L/Yr
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#201/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

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:  
($42,282/Yr)₹39.27L/Yr
Living
($11,540/Yr)₹10.72L/Yr
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#201/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

University of Arizona, Tucson

8.0(Based on 18 User Reviews)Arizona, USA86%Acceptance Rate
BA Global Studies: Global Political Economy and Institutions Emphasis
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo110TOEFL4PTE60
Programs
Tuition:  
($43,100/Yr)₹40.03L/Yr
Living
($16,800/Yr)₹15.6L/Yr
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#401/500 ARWU Ranking 2020(Economics)

University of Vermont, Burlington

8.0(Based on 1 User Reviews)Vermont, USA60%Acceptance Rate
M.S Community Development and Applied Economics
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
GRE300IELTS6.5
Programs
Tuition:  
($51,600/Yr)₹47.93L/Yr
Living
($12,022/Yr)₹11.17L/Yr
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#251/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

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:  
($32,495/Yr)₹30.18L/Yr
Living
($21,000/Yr)₹19.5L/Yr
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#251/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg

10.0(Based on 6 User Reviews)Virginia, USA55%Acceptance Rate
BS International Trade and Development
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo115TOEFL4.5PTE59
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Tuition:  
($36,414/Yr)₹33.82L/Yr
Living
($16,990/Yr)₹15.78L/Yr
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#301/700 QS Ranking 2025(Economics)

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:  
($33,288/Yr)₹30.92L/Yr
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University of San Francisco, San Francisco

8.3(Based on 9 User Reviews)California, USA51%Acceptance Rate
M.S International & Development Economics
Course duration:
2 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo120TOEFL90PTE61
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Tuition:  
($44,900/Yr)₹41.7L/Yr
Living
($14,330/Yr)₹13.31L/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:  
($25,077/Yr)₹23.29L/Yr
Living
($8,173/Yr)₹7.59L/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:  
($24,132/Yr)₹22.41L/Yr
Living
($11,754/Yr)₹10.92L/Yr
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University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond

5.0(Based on 3 User Reviews)Oklahoma, USA82%Acceptance Rate
B.A Career, Technical and Workforce Development - Trade and Industrial
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
TOEFL79PTE42
Programs
Tuition:  
($17,400/Yr)₹16.16L/Yr
Living
($7,970/Yr)₹7.4L/Yr
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Yale School of Management, New Haven

Connecticut, USA27%Acceptance Rate
MA International and Development Economics
Course duration:
1 year
Programs
Tuition:  
($50,900/Yr)₹47.28L/Yr
Living
($22,214/Yr)₹20.63L/Yr
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Seattle Pacific University, Seattle

Washington, USA91%Acceptance Rate
B.A Economics - Development Economics
Course duration:
4 years
Exams Accepted:
Duolingo105IELTS6.5PTE56
Programs
Tuition:  
($37,965/Yr)₹35.26L/Yr
Living
($11,232/Yr)₹10.43L/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:  
($42,240/Yr)₹39.23L/Yr
Living
($10,220/Yr)₹9.49L/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:  
($5,000/Yr)₹4.64L/Yr
Living
($8,924/Yr)₹8.29L/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:  
($37,680/Yr)₹35L/Yr
Living
($10,980/Yr)₹10.2L/Yr
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