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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

20 Ranked Colleges
190 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 31,150 people earned their degree in general economics, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,971 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 190 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 20 colleges that offered 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general economics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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

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

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. 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

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Economics Master’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 be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 6 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Economics 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 7 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best General Economics 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.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

North Carolina State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 14 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best General Economics 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 University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Economics Report

#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 8 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Economics 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 11 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

Full Florida Atlantic University General Economics Report

#11

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #11, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Ole Miss is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 1 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 45 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, Middle Tennessee State University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’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.

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#14

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 12 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clemson General Economics Report

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UofSC is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Economics 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Full UofSC General Economics Report

#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tulane General Economics Report

#17

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $0-$30k list, UARK has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UARK General Economics Report

#18

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #18. Memphis, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofM, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Economics 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 UofM are $14,202.

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#19

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

Murray State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Murray State University is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Murray State also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Murray State General Economics Report

#20

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Old Dominion University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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  • 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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