Economics of Education Review

Aims & Scope

Economics of Education Review publishes research on education policy and finance, human capital production and acquisition, and the returns to human capital.

We accept empirical, methodological and theoretical contributions, but the main focus of Economics of Education Review is on applied studies that employ micro data and clear identification strategies.

Our goal is to publish innovative, cutting-edge research on the economics of education that is of interest to academics, policymakers and the public.

Starting with papers submitted March 1, 2014, the review process for articles submitted to the Economics of Education Review will no longer be double blind.

Authors are requested to include a title page with authors' names and affiliation.

Reviewers will continue to be anonymous.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.8

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.270

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	109

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Over-education and earnings: where are we, where should we go?

  Citation: 667

  Authors: Joop

• Teacher credentials and student achievement: Longitudinal analysis with student fixed effects

  Citation: 465

  Authors: Charles T., Helen F., Jacob L.

• The incidence and wage effects of overeducation

  Citation: 439

  Authors: Greg J., Saul D.

• Who believes in me? The effect of student–teacher demographic match on teacher expectations

  Citation: 437

  Authors: Seth, Stephen B., Nicholas W.

• The efficiency of Australian universities: a data envelopment analysis

  Citation: 429

  Authors: M, C

• What does certification tell us about teacher effectiveness? Evidence from New York City

  Citation: 426

  Authors: Thomas J., Jonah E., Douglas O.

• The economic value of higher teacher quality

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Eric A.

• Overeducation in the labor market: a meta-analysis

  Citation: 408

  Authors: Wim, Henriëtte

• Representation in the classroom: The effect of own-race teachers on student achievement

  Citation: 406

  Authors: Anna J., Brian, Marcus A.

• Referral, enrollment, and completion in developmental education sequences in community colleges

  Citation: 395

  Authors: Thomas, Dong Wook, Sung-Woo

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