by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 17 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 576 master's degrees in economics to qualified students.
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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 full 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.
Vanderbilt University is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in economics. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in economics from Vanderbilt University
Duke University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the large 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
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country 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.
Soon after graduating, economics master's recipients typically earn around $69,551 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a master’s in economics from Emory University
It's difficult to beat University of Florida if you want to pursue a master's degree in economics. 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 very 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 Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.
Those economics students who get their master's degree from Florida State University receive $3,464 more than the typical economics student.
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GMU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Those economics students who get their master's degree from George Mason University earn $11,725 more than the average economics student.
More information about a master’s in economics from George Mason University
Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from University of Georgia
Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Clemson.More information about a master’s in economics from Clemson University
UA is a very large public university located in the city of Tuscaloosa.More information about a master’s in economics from The University of Alabama
Explore the best economics schools 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 | 399 |
| General Economics | 129 |
| Applied Economics | 24 |
| Development Economics & International Development | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 548 |
| Political Science & Government | 429 |
| Sociology | 282 |
| Anthropology | 219 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
| General Social Sciences | 81 |
| Urban Studies | 57 |
| Other Social Sciences | 47 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 7 |
| Archeology | 3 |