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2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 $30-$48k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 89 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in general economics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general economics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general economics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The general economics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k”.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt University General Economics Report

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 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 General Economics Schools for a Doctorate 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 1 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 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 Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Economics at UNC Chapel Hill

#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 10 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Economics Report

#11 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 #5 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’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.

Read full report on General Economics at FIU

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Florida State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Florida State 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Economics at Florida State University

#10 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’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.

Full North Carolina State University General Economics Report

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099.

Full Ole Miss General Economics Report

#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 $30-$48k ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #12 spot 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.

Read more about General Economics at Middle Tennessee State University

#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 $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, 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 Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $30-$48k 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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#13

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 2 students 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 UARK 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

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UofSC is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 2 doctorate’s general economics degrees 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.

Read full report on General Economics at University of South Carolina - Columbia

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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