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Economics of Education Review
ISSN 0272-7757 · eISSN 1873-7382 · Elsevier
Economics of Education Review: CAS Zone 3 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2; hybrid open access; APC about USD 2,700; review about 307 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 95 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Economics of Education Review is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are School Choice and Performance, Higher Education Research Studies and Labor market dynamics and wage inequality, together about 42.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
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.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Multiple
Editor-in-chief Celeste CarruthersPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 33, United Kingdom 5, Netherlands 5, Australia 2, Türkiye 2 (54 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- School Choice and PerformanceSocial Sciences21%
- Higher Education Research StudiesSocial Sciences12.3%
- Labor market dynamics and wage inequalityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance9.5%
- Poverty, Education, and Child WelfareSocial Sciences5.7%
- Intergenerational and Educational Inequality StudiesSocial Sciences5.7%
- Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5%
- Innovations in Educational MethodsSocial Sciences4.9%
- Education Systems and PolicySocial Sciences4.5%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 2
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 2 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Economics Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor
- 2LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 3.7LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 3.7Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.98LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.3LetPub ·
- h-index
- 172OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 2,007OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.24OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 5%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 48.02%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 80LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 3,385 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 56 | 28 | 12 |
| 2025 | 95 | 48 | 146 |
| 2024 | 74 | 48 | 345 |
| 2023 | 110 | 52 | 1,041 |
| 2022 | 92 | 39 | 1,143 |
| 2021 | 82 | 39 | 1,467 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
307 dayssubmission to acceptance
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 4 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 65 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 307 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 18 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Single anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 2,700 / EUR 2,530 / GBP 2,160 / JPY 334,880 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,050 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
- Highlights
- Required
Article types accepted3, with length limits
- reviewThe Economics of Education Review encourages authors to submit manuscripts that review an empirical literature. Reviews should be timely, insightful and accessi…Length not stated
- short communicationEconomics of Education offers authors the option of designating their submission as a Short Communication. Manuscript guidelines for Short Communications follow…main text ≤ 6,000 words
- short communicationsShort Communications Economics of Education offers authors the option of designating their submission as a Short Communication.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, Publication ethics, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Publishing ethics policy Model summary
Authors must follow ethical guidelines stated in Elsevier's Publishing Ethics Policy.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
Single anonymized review process Model summary
This journal follows a single anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharing allowed Model summary
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication. In support of Open Science, this journal offers its authors a free preprint posting service on SSRN, Elsevier’s preprint and early research …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0272-7757
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-7382
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Economics of Education Review
What CAS zone is Economics of Education Review in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Economics of Education Review is in Zone 3 of Education, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Economics / Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 2 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Economics of Education Review?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2; CiteScore 3.7, h-index 172.
How long does peer review take at Economics of Education Review?
The publisher reports about 307 days (submission to acceptance). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Economics of Education Review?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation; Highlights: Required. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Economics of Education Review based?
Of the 54 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (33), United Kingdom (5) and Netherlands (5). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Economics of Education Review?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Economics of Education Review is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Economics of Education Review open access, and what is the APC?
Economics of Education Review is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 2,700.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .