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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Finance (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

20 Ranked Colleges
552 Degrees Awarded
$25,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Finance Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in finance. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality finance 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 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 $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Finance (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

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 #1 for the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Finance at Vanderbilt University

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 44 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Finance at University of Florida

#8 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 80 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Finance at FIU

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 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 Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 34 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Finance 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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#7 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. USF Tampa is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 55 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #7 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Finance Report

#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 11 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#12 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 24 diplomas to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $48-$75k 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 FAU are $18,482.

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#8

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#14 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 21 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Finance Report

#9

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#16 in overall quality

University of New Orleans ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. 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.

UNO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 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 UNO are $13,678.

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#10

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Tulane University of Louisiana is located in New Orleans, Louisiana and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 143 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

Tulane also took the #1 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 Tulane University of Louisiana are $61,176.

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#11

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#13 in overall quality

Mississippi College 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 $48-$75k ranking. Mississippi College 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 also took the #13 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 MC are $12,322.

Full MC Finance Report

#11 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#13

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#6 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Alabama is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #6 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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Full The University of Alabama Finance Report

#14

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina
#15 in overall quality

Charleston Southern University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. CSU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CSU also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at CSU are $7,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia

Brenau University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Brenau is a small school located in Gainesville, Georgia that handed out 3 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

Brenau did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brenau are $13,706, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee

Southern Adventist University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Collegedale, Tennessee, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s finance students in 2019-2020.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Adventist are $11,700, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. NUS Florida is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s finance degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree finance students whose families make $48-$75k list, NUS Florida has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NUS Florida are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s finance degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Liberty University also took the #17 spot in our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Liberty University Finance Report

#19

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Miami did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 32 masters’s finance degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Finance Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220.

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#18 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Finance Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a private not-for-profit institution located in Melbourne, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology - Online are $16,128.

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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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