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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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 Getting Aid

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Getting Aid” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in general economics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general economics programs, but they also 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

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. 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

#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 Getting Aid. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

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 University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #2 spot 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.

Read full report on General Economics at University of Virginia

#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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida International University is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the 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.

USF Tampa 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 USF Tampa 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 did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 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.

Read more about General Economics at NC State

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 7 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took 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 University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Vanderbilt University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Economics at Vanderbilt University

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’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.

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 Getting Aid ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed 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.

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#11

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University General Economics Report

#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed 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.

Read more about General Economics at UARK

#13

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students with aid 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 University are $23,246.

Read more about General Economics at Clemson University

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 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 South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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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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