by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 16 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general economics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 234 master's degrees in general economics to qualified students.
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Your choice of general economics for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general economics students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general economics.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general economics has to look into University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in general economics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general economics has to take a look at Vanderbilt University. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in general economics from Vanderbilt University
Tulane University of Louisiana is a great decision for students pursuing a master's degree in general economics. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in general economics from Tulane University of Louisiana
University of Florida is a good option for students interested in a master's degree in general economics. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general economics from University of Florida
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in general economics has to check out Virginia Tech. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general economics from Virginia Tech
GMU is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in general economics from George Mason University
Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general economics from Clemson University
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general economics from Florida State University
USF Tampa is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a master’s in general economics from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general economics from University of Arkansas
Explore the best general economics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 79 |
| Georgia | 370 | 0 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 27 |
| Virginia | 331 | 87 |
| Tennessee | 313 | 12 |
| Kentucky | 268 | 1 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 16 |
| Alabama | 258 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 6 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 2 |
One of 5 majors within the Economics area of study, General Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 296 |
| Applied Economics | 35 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 26 |
