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

22 Ranked Colleges
166 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate 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 Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 48,831 people earned their degree in economics, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, economics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,295 and had an average of $21,978 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,333 economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,967 and $22,425 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 166 economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 22 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in economics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality 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 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 Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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

Top 22 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Economics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 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 Economics Schools for a Doctorate 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 doctorate’s economics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree economics students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#8 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 Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s economics degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree economics students with aid list, UF has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Economics Doctor’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.

Full University of Florida Economics Report

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s economics degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

Out of the 22 schools in the Best Value 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. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s economics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #18 spot in our “Best 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 Florida International University are $24,211.

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#5

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duke University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Duke University is a fairly large school located in Durham, North Carolina that handed out 18 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also took the #1 spot in our “Best 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 Duke are $59,140.

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#8 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #8 spot in our “Best 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Economics Report

#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #8. North Carolina State University is a large school located in Raleigh, North Carolina that handed out 11 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#11 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s economics degrees to qualified students.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best 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 Florida State are $26,707.

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#10

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s economics degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#11

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#16 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#19 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 4 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best 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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Economics Report

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

Virginia Tech ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #14. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s economics degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Economics Doctor’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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#15

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #16. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Economics Report

#17

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#17 in overall quality

University of Arkansas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #17. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree economics students with aid list, UARK has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best 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 UARK are $22,121.

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#18

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s economics degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree economics students with aid list, Clemson has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best 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 are $23,246.

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#19

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Georgia State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified doctorate’s economics students in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790.

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#20

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#20 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large public school situated in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It awarded 9 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also took the #20 spot in our “Best 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 Southern Mississippi are $10,896.

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#21

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UofSC 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 also made our “Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. 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.

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#22

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 11 doctorate’s economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree economics students with aid list, Tulane has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

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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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