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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

20 Ranked Colleges
190 Degrees Awarded
$29,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 190 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 20 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $75-$110k list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#5 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 General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 21 masters’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 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 Florida are $30,130.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12 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 General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 11 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Economics 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#6

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Economics 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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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 19 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school handed out 45 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410.

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#10

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#17 in overall quality

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Middle Tennessee State University also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Murray State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Murray, Kentucky. It awarded 4 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Murray State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Ole Miss also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Mississippi are $25,099.

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#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Economics 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#15

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 2 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UARK also took the #0 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

UofM also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofM are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Clemson also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large school located in Columbia, South Carolina that handed out 4 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Economics 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 UofSC are $30,160.

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#19

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #19. Old Dominion is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Old Dominion, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Economics 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 Old Dominion University are $33,288.

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#20

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#8 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Tulane also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, 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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  • *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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