2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree School for You
With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 142 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the business administration bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 15% Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Phoenix, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.
Of the 5,374 students majoring in business administration at UOPX - Arizona, 38% are male and 62% are female.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UOPX - Arizona take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $34,214. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $145.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of Phoenix - Arizona Report
Out of the 142 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Grand Canyon University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix.
Women make up 55% of the business administration majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $26,577 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $219.
Full Business Administration & Management at Grand Canyon University Report
Out of the 142 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, American InterContinental University - Online landed the # 3 spot on the list. AIU Online is a large private for-profit school located in the rural area of Chandler.
Women make up 38% of the business administration majors at the school.
Business Administration majors at AIU Online take out an average of $37,178 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $101, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Arizona State University - Tempe. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 713 students majoring in business administration at ASU - Tempe, 54% are male and 46% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $20,985 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $348, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at Arizona State University - Tempe Report
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of New Mexico - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration & management schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 47% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 53% are male.
Business Administration majors at UNM take out an average of $19,938 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.
About 51% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 49% are male.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Texas A&M College Station take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,060. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $453, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Houston landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. UH is a very large public school located in the large city of Houston.
Of the 543 students majoring in business administration at UH, 46% are male and 54% are female.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UH take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $17,801. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $255.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of Houston Report
With a ranking of #8, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Texas State is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Marcos.
Of the 411 students majoring in business administration at Texas State, 54% are male and 46% are female.
Business Administration majors at Texas State take out an average of $19,134 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $280, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at Texas State University Report
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 39% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 61% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at OSU accumulate an average of around $20,775 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $440, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Arizona State University - Skysong came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 521 students majoring in business administration at ASU - Skysong, 45% are male and 55% are female.
On average, business administration graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $20,985 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $348, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 31% of the business administration majors at the school.
On average, business administration graduates from Texas Tech take out $19,811 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $445, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 401 students majoring in business administration at UT Arlington, 44% are male and 56% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UT Arlington carry an average student debt load of $20,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $256, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 48% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UTSA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,549. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $187, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. NAU is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff.
Women make up 50% of the business administration majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at NAU accumulate an average of around $19,068 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $359, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at Northern Arizona University Report
With a ranking of #15, Wayland Baptist University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Women make up 49% of the business administration majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Wayland Baptist University accumulate an average of around $25,609 in student debt.
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South Texas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration & management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the city of McAllen.
Of the 283 students majoring in business administration at South Texas College, 35% are male and 65% are female.
Full Business Administration & Management at South Texas College Report
With a ranking of #16, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNT is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.
Women make up 47% of the business administration majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UNT take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,263. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $245.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of North Texas Report
With a ranking of #18, University of Arizona did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
Of the 229 students majoring in business administration at University of Arizona, 42% are male and 58% are female.
The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at University of Arizona take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,180. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $854, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Houston - Downtown landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration & management programs. Located in the city of Houston, UH Downtown is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 272 students majoring in business administration at UH Downtown, 43% are male and 57% are female.
On average, business administration graduates from UH Downtown take out $22,303 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The University of Texas at Austin ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 47% of the business administration majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UT Austin accumulate an average of around $19,922 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $224, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at The University of Texas at Austin Report
With a ranking of #21, University of the Incarnate Word did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration & management students working on their bachelor’s degree. UIW is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio.
Women make up 49% of the business administration majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UIW carry an average student debt load of $28,003. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $382, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Business Administration & Management at University of the Incarnate Word Report
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX |
| 22 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg, TX |
| 24 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK |
| 25 | Texas A&M International University | Laredo, TX |
| 26 | The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX |
| 27 | The University of Texas of the Permian Basin | Odessa, TX |
| 27 | Baylor University | Waco, TX |
Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State
Explore the best business administration & management schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Texas | 20,247 |
| Arizona | 17,284 |
| Oklahoma | 3,444 |
| New Mexico | 1,646 |
Business Administration & Management Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related 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.
- 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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