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

14 Ranked Colleges
89 Degrees Awarded
$29,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Economics is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 31,150 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,971 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 89 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general economics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general economics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general economics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Vanderbilt, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree general economics students whose families make $48-$75k list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General 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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about General Economics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #3 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 1 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’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.

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#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 10 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia General Economics Report

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida International University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#5 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Economics at USF Tampa

#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

North Carolina State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 11 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Economics at North Carolina State University

#9

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
#9 in overall quality

University of Mississippi ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Mississippi is a large school located in University, Mississippi that handed out 3 doctorate’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ole Miss, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General 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 Ole Miss are $25,099.

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#10

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#12 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General 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.

Read more about General Economics at Middle Tennessee State University

#11

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general economics degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#10 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

UARK also made our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas General Economics Report

#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 21 degrees to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Economics at George Mason University

#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#8 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia General Economics Report

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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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  • 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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