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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Finance (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

20 Ranked Colleges
552 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Finance Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 52,394 finance students received their degree, making the major the 10th most popular in the country.

Across the Southeast region, there were 12,833 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 552 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered a degree in finance. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality finance programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the finance program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Finance (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt Finance Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 44 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 80 diplomas to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FIU Finance Report

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 34 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $30-$48k list, Florida State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State University Finance Report

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 55 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #7 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Finance at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#6

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#1 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 143 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176.

Read full report on Finance at Tulane University of Louisiana

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. FAU is a large public school situated in Boca Raton, Florida. It awarded 24 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Atlantic University Finance Report

#8

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

West Virginia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

Middle Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Finance at Middle Tennessee State University

#10

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#16 in overall quality

University of New Orleans ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of New Orleans is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 11 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

UNO also took the #16 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of New Orleans Finance Report

#11

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Clinton, Mississippi, and it awarded 6 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

MC also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi College are $12,322, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Louisiana State University is a large school located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that handed out 4 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University Finance Report

#13

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

Charleston Southern University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Charleston Southern University is a small school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 5 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $30-$48k list, CSU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Charleston Southern University are $7,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Finance at Charleston Southern University

#14

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 24 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940.

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#15

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This small school is located in Collegedale, Tennessee, and it awarded 2 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $30-$48k list, Southern Adventist has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. NUS Florida is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 20 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242.

Read full report on Finance at Nova Southeastern University

#17

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

Brenau not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brenau University are $13,706.

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#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s finance degrees to 32 students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #3 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Miami Finance Report

#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

Liberty University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and it awarded 14 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Liberty University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology - Online came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 12 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida Institute of Technology - Online, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $16,128, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Institute of Technology - Online Finance Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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