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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

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Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree School for You

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 352 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for business students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for business administration majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Business Administration & Management

#1

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Our 2023 rankings named Emory University the best school in the Southeast Region for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’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 Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Emory carry an average student debtload of $18,647. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $640, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great place for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from UNC Chapel Hill take out $14,394 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $460.

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Out of the 352 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Management and Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, University of Management and Technology is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington and Lee University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lexington.

Full Business Administration & Management at Washington and Lee University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Georgia Tech is a very large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debtload of $20,926. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $459, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

Business Administration majors at William & Mary take out an average of $17,865 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $420.

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#7

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Auburn is a very large public school located in the small city of Auburn.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $20,773. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $593.

Full Business Administration & Management at Auburn University Report

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,266. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $425, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Business Administration & Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide Report

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. URichmond is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond.

On average, business administration graduates from URichmond take out $19,852 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $869.

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#10

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #10, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from UF take out $16,411 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.

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#11

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

University of Charleston came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charleston.

Business Administration majors at UC take out an average of $21,063 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

With a ranking of #12, Virginia Tech did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.

The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $434, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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American Public University System ranked #13 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

On average, business administration graduates from American Military University take out $25,313 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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North Carolina State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $18,166 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $266, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#15

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida-Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. UF Online is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UF Online carry an average student debtload of $16,411. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.

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#16

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN

Lipscomb University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Nashville, Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Lipscomb take out $24,331 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Lipscomb University Report

#17

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at JMU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,469. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $528.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UT Knoxville take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $18,839. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $386.

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#19

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. GMU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $20,109 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $466, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Business Administration & Management at George Mason University Report

#20

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Athens.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UGA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,085. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $262.

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#21

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Furman take out $18,632 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Furman University Report

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.

Business Administration majors at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach take out an average of $23,266 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $425, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #23, Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rasmussen University - Florida is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Ocala.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of around $28,928 in student debt.

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#24

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR

With a ranking of #24, John Brown University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Siloam Springs, JBU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at JBU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,609.

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#25

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. CNU is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Newport News.

On average, business administration graduates from CNU take out $20,905 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $526, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Business Administration & Management at Christopher Newport University Report

Rest of the Top Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

#26

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL
#27

Samford University

Birmingham, AL
#28

Elon University

Elon, NC
#31

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#32

Athens State University

Athens, AL
#33

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN
#35

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#38

Bryan College - Dayton

Dayton, TN
#39

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#40

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#41

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY
#42

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#43

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#45

Bluefield College

Bluefield, VA
#47

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN
#49

Union University

Jackson, TN

Remaining Award Winners

This section shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 352 different Southeast business administration & management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
52 Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
53 Presbyterian College Clinton, SC
54 Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC
55 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
56 Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, AL
57 Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
58 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
59 Mercer University Macon, GA
60 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
61 DeVry University - Virginia Arlington, VA
62 Marymount University Arlington, VA
63 Roanoke College Salem, VA
64 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
65 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
66 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
67 DeVry University - Tennessee Nashville, TN
68 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
69 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
70 Miami Dade College Miami, FL

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration & management schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 17,913
Georgia 7,782
Tennessee 6,076
Louisiana 5,167
Virginia 11,019
North Carolina 10,255
West Virginia 4,543
Alabama 6,963
Mississippi 2,579
South Carolina 3,971
Arkansas 2,025
Kentucky 2,615

One of 21 majors within the business area of study, business administration & management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Business Administration Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business Administration and Management 343,412
Organizational Leadership 15,220
Interior Design Management 13,728
Supply Chain Management 10,601
Operations Management 6,424
Project Management 4,189
Office Administration 3,577
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 2,736
Retail Management 959
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 939
Transportation/Mobility Management 641
E-Commerce 469
Science/Technology Management 359
Research and Development Management 284
Customer Service Management 178
Risk Management 37

Majors Similar to Business Administration

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 93,982
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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