by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 33 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of economics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 591 master's degrees in economics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The economics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in economics.
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Duke University
Vanderbilt University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in economics. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in economics from Vanderbilt University
Emory University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Emory University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in economics needs to take a look at University of Virginia - Main Campus. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus
Tulane is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a master’s in economics from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Florida
UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in economics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Virginia Tech
GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.
Economics master's degree recipients from George Mason University get an earnings boost of approximately $14,995 over the average earnings of economics graduates.
More information about a master’s in economics from George Mason UniversityExplore the best economics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 103 |
| Georgia | 190 | 102 |
| Virginia | 182 | 89 |
| North Carolina | 178 | 148 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 56 |
| Alabama | 151 | 35 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 16 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 10 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 16 |
| Mississippi | 145 | 3 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 13 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Economics has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 296 |
| General Economics | 234 |
| Applied Economics | 35 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 26 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 510 |
| Political Science & Government | 366 |
| Sociology | 273 |
| Anthropology | 182 |
| Geography & Cartography | 168 |
| General Social Sciences | 116 |
| Urban Studies | 54 |
| Other Social Sciences | 34 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 5 |
| Archeology | 1 |
