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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

14 Ranked Colleges
89 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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.

This year’s “Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” 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.

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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Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

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 #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

Full University of Florida General Economics Report

#2

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 #2 for the Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make more than $110k list, Florida State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida State University General Economics Report

#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 Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill General Economics Report

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

Full FIU General Economics Report

#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Tampa, 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.

USF Tampa also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. 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.

Read full report on General Economics at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #7 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 North Carolina State University are $28,999.

Full North Carolina State University General Economics Report

#7

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas 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 more than $110k 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.

Read full report on General Economics at Middle Tennessee State University

#8

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 14 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 more than $110k list, Clemson has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Mississippi is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make more than $110k list, Ole Miss has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Ole Miss General Economics Report

#10

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Virginia - Main Campus 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 more than $110k 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 - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

UARK also took the #10 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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#12

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #12. 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.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 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 GMU are $37,410.

Read more about General Economics at George Mason University

#13

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #13. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

UofSC also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. 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

#14

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k 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.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt General Economics Report

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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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