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2023 Most Popular Master’s Degree Colleges for Econometrics & Quantitative Economics in the Southeast Region

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Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master's

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Econometrics & Quantitative Economics is the 45th most popular major in the country with 18,364 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,145 econometrics and quantitative economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 296 econometrics and quantitative economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $55,213 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in econometrics and quantitative economics. To top this list, a school must have a successful econometrics and quantitative economics program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree econometrics and quantitative economics students.

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees to 78 students in 2020-2021.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Duke University

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Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 38 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Georgia Tech Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Report

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 38 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Vanderbilt

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 25 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at The University of Alabama

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Out of the 20 schools in the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Georgia State is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Georgia State University

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 14 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

Full East Carolina University Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 11 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at University of Arkansas

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Western Kentucky University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees to qualified students.

Full WKU Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Report

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at UNC Greensboro

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Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia

Emory University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. Emory University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Emory

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

With a ranking of #12, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. UK is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 6 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at UK

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. UofM is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 3 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at University of Memphis

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees to qualified students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at University of Georgia

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.1%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Report

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Report

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.0%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Louisiana State University

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. VCU is a large school located in Richmond, Virginia that handed out 2 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 1 masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana Econometrics & Quantitative Economics Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Major in the Southeast Region for a Master’s ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 0 degrees to qualified masters’s econometrics and quantitative economics students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Econometrics & Quantitative Economics at Clemson University

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