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2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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552 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Finance Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. 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 Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 52,394 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, finance is the 10th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 12,833 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 552 finance graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree in finance. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great finance programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the finance program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Finance (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 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 #1 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 44 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #4 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Finance at University of Florida

#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $0-$30k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Finance 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 State University are $26,707.

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#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 80 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Finance 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 Florida International University are $24,211.

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#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 55 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Finance 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Finance Report

#6

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#1 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Tulane University of Louisiana is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Orleans, Louisiana. It awarded 143 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tulane University of Louisiana Finance Report

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 24 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $0-$30k list, FAU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Finance 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#8

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 21 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Finance Master’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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#9

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

West Virginia University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WVU is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

WVU also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Virginia University are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana State University is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. 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.

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#11

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#16 in overall quality

University of New Orleans came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UNO is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNO has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. MC is located in Clinton, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

MC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Finance 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 MC are $12,322.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

The University of Alabama ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

UA also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Charleston Southern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This small school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 5 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Finance 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 CSU are $7,800.

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#15

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Southern Adventist is located in Collegedale, Tennessee and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

Southern Adventist not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Finance 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 Southern Adventist are $11,700.

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#16

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NUS Florida is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 20 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $0-$30k list, NUS Florida has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Finance 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 NUS Florida are $22,242.

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#17

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Gainesville, Georgia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

Brenau also took the #0 spot in our “Best Finance 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 Brenau are $13,706.

Full Brenau Finance Report

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 32 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $0-$30k list, U Miami has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Finance 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 Miami are $40,220.

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#19

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

Liberty University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Finance 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 Liberty University are $8,349.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Florida Institute of Technology - Online did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s finance degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Florida Institute of Technology - Online also took the #18 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $16,128, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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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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