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2027 Best Business Economics Schools in the Southeast Region

31 Colleges in the United States
1,072 Business Economics Degrees Awarded
$49,218 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 31 schools to find the best for business economics students.

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Best Schools for Business Economics in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall business economics education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Business Economics

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Our analysis ranked University Of Miami the best school in the country for a degree in business economics. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. About 28 business economics degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their business economics degree from University Of Miami earn around $63,662 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,625. Get the full business economics details for University Of Miami

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best business economics schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 76 business economics students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $60,369. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the business economics program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Georgia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 183 business economics degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Graduates of the business economics program make about $53,094 in their early career. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $22,419 in student loans. See the full business economics program report for University Of Georgia

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Students looking for a strong business economics program will find one at University Of South Carolina Columbia, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 36 business economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business economics degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $62,692 in the first couple years of their career. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the business economics program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

A rank of #5 makes University Of Arkansas one of the top schools for business economics. This very large public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. About 70% of students finish within six years. University Of Arkansas awarded about 28 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $54,471 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full business economics details for University Of Arkansas

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Appalachian State University came in at #6 for business economics this year. Set in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public institution. Appalachian State University graduates 74% of students within six years. Appalachian State University awarded about 31 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from Appalachian State University generally make around $42,340. Appalachian State University graduates carry a median of $21,992 in student loans. More information about a degree in business economics from Appalachian State University

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University Of Kentucky earned the #7 position for business economics this year. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 43 business economics degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Business Economics graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $51,081 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. Read more about the business economics program at University Of Kentucky

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University Of Louisville placed #8 among the best business economics schools. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of Louisville awarded about 12 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $48,050 early in their careers. University Of Louisville graduates carry a median of $17,250 in student loans. Read more about the business economics program at University Of Louisville

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #9 position for business economics this year. Set in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 45 business economics degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Graduates of the business economics program make about $44,025 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,847. More information about a degree in business economics from The University Of Tennessee

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Georgia College And State University came in at #10 for business economics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Milledgeville. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business economics program make about $49,187 in their early career. Georgia College And State University graduates carry a median of $24,412 in student loans. Get the full business economics details for Georgia College And State University

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University Of Central Florida ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best business economics schools. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. There were roughly 39 business economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $47,648 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,105. See the full business economics program report for University Of Central Florida

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University Of Southern Mississippi earned the #12 position for business economics this year. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 19 business economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business economics program make about $52,338 in their early career. University Of Southern Mississippi graduates carry a median of $25,415 in student loans. Read more about the business economics program at University Of Southern Mississippi

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West Virginia University came in at #13 for business economics this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 37 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $51,750. Typical student debt for the program is $23,742. More information about a degree in business economics from West Virginia University

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University placed #14 among the best business economics schools. Mississippi State University is a very large public school located in the town of Mississippi State. Mississippi State University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 22 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business economics program make about $47,383 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,969. More information about a degree in business economics from Mississippi State University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College came in at #15 for business economics this year. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 66% of students finish within six years. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College awarded about 30 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College earn a median of $42,491 early in their careers. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College graduates carry a median of $22,374 in student loans. Get the full business economics details for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #16 position for business economics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $45,370 early in their careers. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. See the full business economics program report for Virginia Commonwealth University

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville placed #17 among the best business economics schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 12 business economics degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent year. Business Economics graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $62,903 early in their careers. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. Read more about the business economics program at University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earned the #18 position for business economics this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 65 business economics degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte in the most recent year. Students who receive their business economics degree from University Of North Carolina At Charlotte earn around $43,826 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the business economics program at University Of North Carolina At Charlotte

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Hampden Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College placed #19 among the best business economics schools. Set in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney, Hampden Sydney College is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 62 business economics degrees were awarded at Hampden Sydney College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from Hampden Sydney College generally make around $52,087. Typical student debt for the program is $26,970. More information about a degree in business economics from Hampden Sydney College

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Georgia State University landed the #20 spot for business economics this year. Georgia State University is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 55 business economics degrees were awarded at Georgia State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business economics degree from Georgia State University earn around $49,368 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the business economics program at Georgia State University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University came in at #21 for business economics this year. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 19 business economics degrees were awarded at Western Kentucky University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $44,778. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete this degree. Get the full business economics details for Western Kentucky University

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Kennesaw State University came in at #22 for business economics this year. Located in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 21 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Kennesaw State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from Kennesaw State University generally make around $51,932. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the business economics program at Kennesaw State University

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University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #23 spot for business economics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Birmingham. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 17 business economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Alabama At Birmingham in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business economics degree recipients from University Of Alabama At Birmingham generally make around $55,413. Typical student debt for the program is $26,162. Read more about the business economics program at University Of Alabama At Birmingham

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Louisiana Tech University earned the #24 position for business economics this year. Set in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Louisiana Tech University awarded about 11 business economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business economics degree from Louisiana Tech University earn around $49,261 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,846. Read more about the business economics program at Louisiana Tech University

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College earned the #25 position for business economics this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Spartanburg. Wofford College graduates 84% of students within six years. About 33 business economics degrees were awarded at Wofford College in the most recent year. Graduates of the business economics program make about $48,055 in their early career. Wofford College graduates carry a median of $24,643 in student loans. Read more about the business economics program at Wofford College

Rest of the Top 31 Business Economics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s business economics ranking:

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Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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