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2027 Best General Economics Schools in the Southeast Region

48 Colleges in the United States
2,458 General Economics Degrees Awarded
$47,540 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Economics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general economics programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 48 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Economics in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Economics

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Leading the list is University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, our #1 school for general economics. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 258 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. General Economics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $65,344 early in their careers. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $15,843 in student loans. Get the full general economics details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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College Of William And Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general economics, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 general economics students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general economics degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $65,603 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,678 to complete this degree. See the full general economics program report for College Of William And Mary

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Students looking for a strong general economics program will find one at Wake Forest University, which ranked #3. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Wake Forest University awarded about 121 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. General Economics graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $56,416 early in their careers. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $20,927 in student loans. Read more about the general economics program at Wake Forest University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general economics, ranking #4. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 19 general economics degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general economics degree from James Madison University earn around $62,286 in the first couple years of their career. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $18,575 in student loans. More information about a degree in general economics from James Madison University

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A rank of #5 makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University one of the top schools for general economics. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 92 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. General Economics graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $56,261 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. Read more about the general economics program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #6 for general economics this year. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 294 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $42,349. Typical student debt for the program is $15,851. See the full general economics program report for University Of Florida

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University Of Georgia placed #7 among the best general economics schools. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 60 general economics degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general economics degree from University Of Georgia earn around $49,725 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,924 to complete this degree. Read more about the general economics program at University Of Georgia

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Elon University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Elon University awarded about 29 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general economics degree from Elon University earn around $69,298 in the first couple years of their career. Elon University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in general economics from Elon University

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Washington And Lee University placed #9 among the best general economics schools. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 33 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Washington And Lee University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $71,737 in their early career. Washington And Lee University graduates carry a median of $23,399 in student loans. Read more about the general economics program at Washington And Lee University

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Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public school located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 21 general economics degrees were awarded at Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $49,718 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,348 to complete this degree. See the full general economics program report for Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 90 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from University Of Miami generally make around $42,129. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500. Get the full general economics details for University Of Miami

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The University Of Alabama placed #12 among the best general economics schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public university. The University Of Alabama graduates 73% of students within six years. The University Of Alabama awarded about 94 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $50,740 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496. More information about a degree in general economics from The University Of Alabama

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 184 general economics degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. General Economics graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $45,075 early in their careers. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in general economics from Clemson University

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University Of North Florida ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Jacksonville. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 general economics degrees were awarded at University Of North Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their general economics degree from University Of North Florida earn around $41,519 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general economics from University Of North Florida

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Christopher Newport University earned the #15 position for general economics this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Newport News. Christopher Newport University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 general economics students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from Christopher Newport University generally make around $45,309. Students borrow a median of $23,125 to complete this degree. Get the full general economics details for Christopher Newport University

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The University Of Tampa ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Tampa. The University Of Tampa graduates 64% of students within six years. The University Of Tampa awarded about 23 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general economics degree recipients from The University Of Tampa generally make around $54,284. The University Of Tampa graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full general economics details for The University Of Tampa

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates 79% of students within six years. About 58 general economics degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Students who receive their general economics degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $48,149 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,062. Read more about the general economics program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. Furman University awarded about 16 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general economics degree from Furman University earn around $55,615 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,125. See the full general economics program report for Furman University

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The University Of Tennessee landed the #19 spot for general economics this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 15 general economics degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. General Economics graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $46,302 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,650 to complete this degree. Get the full general economics details for The University Of Tennessee

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University placed #20 among the best general economics schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 39 general economics degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general economics program make about $55,422 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,803. See the full general economics program report for Auburn University

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University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 158 general economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Economics graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $47,351 early in their careers. University Of South Florida Main Campus graduates carry a median of $22,925 in student loans. Get the full general economics details for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington came in at #22 for general economics this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 11 general economics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general economics degree from University Of Mary Washington earn around $45,153 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $22,825 in student loans. More information about a degree in general economics from University Of Mary Washington

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public university. About 70% of students finish within six years. About 26 general economics degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. General Economics graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $52,555 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,019 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general economics from University Of Arkansas

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University Of North Carolina At Wilmington ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general economics schools. Set in the city of Wilmington, University Of North Carolina At Wilmington is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. University Of North Carolina At Wilmington awarded about 12 general economics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general economics degree from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington earn around $46,164 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,013. More information about a degree in general economics from University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

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Oglethorpe University earned the #25 position for general economics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Atlanta. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 10 general economics degrees were awarded at Oglethorpe University in the most recent year. General Economics graduates of Oglethorpe University earn a median of $34,113 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,800. Get the full general economics details for Oglethorpe University

Rest of the Top 48 General Economics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general economics ranking:

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Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Hampden Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
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Hendrix College
Conway, AR
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Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA
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Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
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Eckerd College
Saint Petersburg, FL
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Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 48 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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