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2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

14 Ranked Colleges
89 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

General Economics is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 31,150 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,971 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 89 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in general economics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general economics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general economics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Nashville, Tennessee is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about General Economics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, FIU has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University General Economics Report

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. NC State is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 11 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’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 NC State are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University General Economics Report

#10 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, USF Tampa has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’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 South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Read more about General Economics at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 10 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Virginia has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia General Economics Report

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

University of Mississippi came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Economics at University of Mississippi

#10

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 4 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Middle Tennessee State University General Economics Report

#11

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Clemson has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’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 Clemson are $23,246.

Full Clemson General Economics Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Economics at University of Arkansas

#14

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, GMU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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