2026 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the Southeast Region
[Other Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-other/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other economics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other economics students.
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2026 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the Southeast Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Economics Schools
George Mason University tops our 2026 list of the best value other economics schools in the Southeast Region. George Mason University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $21,500. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from George Mason University generally make around $74,431. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Centre College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Centre College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Danville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,820. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from Centre College generally make around $51,077. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Centre College admits about 54% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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