Compare 46 Business/Managerial Economics. programs in the South. Average earnings: $58,671.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Business/Managerial Economics tells a different story. Across 46 programs, earnings range from $60,758 to $85,811—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Miami's Business/Managerial Economics program leads with graduates earning $85,811, closely followed by The University of Alabama at $85,603. The average across all programs is $58,671, yet Alabama achieves near-identical outcomes to Miami while accepting 76% of applicants versus Miami's 19%.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Miami graduates borrow $17,500 and face just a 3.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Georgia College & State University leads with a 10.1% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of MiamiPrivate | $85,811 | 44 | $17,500 | Excellent | $37,267 | Manageable |
| #2 | $85,603 | 214 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $82,643 | 26 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Good | |
| #4 | $82,641 | 7 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $78,948 | 74 | $23,000 | Excellent | $50,786 | Challenging |
| #6 | $77,352 | 21 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Good | |
| #7 | $75,178 | 72 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Manageable | |
| #8 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $74,548 | 151 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #9 | $72,110 | 102 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Hampden-Sydney CollegePrivate | $70,876 | 69 | $26,000 | Excellent | $61,239 | High |
| #11 | University Of LouisvillePublic | $69,559 | 48 | $20,500 | Excellent | $20,717 | Manageable |
| #12 | $69,474 | 50 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $65,911 | 68 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Good | |
| #14 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $65,481 | 42 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #15 | University Of KentuckyPublic | $64,921 | 84 | $22,500 | Excellent | $30,006 | Challenging |
| #16 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $64,493 | 11 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Challenging |
| #17 | Wofford CollegePrivate | $63,433 | 30 | $25,732 | Good | $58,390 | High |
| #18 | $62,859 | 34 | $20,500 | Excellent | $30,610 | Challenging | |
| #19 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $61,988 | 21 | $22,500 | Excellent | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #20 | $60,758 | 28 | $23,833 | Good | $19,000 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $60,715 | 64 | $20,903 | Excellent | $14,837 | Manageable |
| #22 | $60,549 | 50 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,809 | Manageable | |
| #23 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $59,723 | 41 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Challenging |
| #24 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $57,556 | 14 | $24,000 | Good | $18,866 | Manageable |
| #25 | $56,819 | 19 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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