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2023 Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Georgia

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Finding the Best Economics Master's Degree School for You

Economics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Georgia. With 641 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 7th out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in Georgia ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Georgia to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for business students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia

The colleges and universities below are the best for economics majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top Georgia Schools for a Master's in Economics

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Our 2023 rankings named Emory University the best school in Georgia for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Master's Degree, economics graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $64,114.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

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#3

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Georgia. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

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#4

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Southern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the town of Statesboro.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Georgia State University is a great place for economics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, economics graduates from Georgia State take out $34,638 in student loans while working on their Master's Degree.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,443
Tennessee 436
Louisiana 206
Virginia 1,327
North Carolina 1,245
West Virginia 42
Alabama 107
Mississippi 63
South Carolina 316
Arkansas 103
Kentucky 221

Economics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Economics 25,066
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics 21,078
Applied Economics 550
Development Economics & International Development 535
International Economics 305
Other Economics 275

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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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