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2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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190 Degrees Awarded
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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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 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 Getting Aid” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

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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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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

Top 20 Best Value Master’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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’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.

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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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 21 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 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 Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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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 Getting Aid. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

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 #5 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 14 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #2 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 University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus General Economics Report

#14 in overall quality

Florida International University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students with aid list, FIU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 NC State are $28,999.

Full NC State General Economics Report

#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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt also took the #1 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students with aid list, GMU has also earned the #6 rank 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 11 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#11

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Middle Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in University, Mississippi, and it awarded 1 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also took 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#14

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

Murray State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Murray, Kentucky is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Murray State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 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 Murray State University are $14,400.

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#16

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students with aid 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 UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Old Dominion is located in Norfolk, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Old Dominion not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Old Dominion University General Economics Report

#18

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Clemson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

Full Clemson University General Economics Report

#19

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #10 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

Read more about General Economics at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#20

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students with aid list, Tulane has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176, 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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  • *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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