2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 110 schools in the Southeast 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 General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 597 students majoring in general business at UCF, 62% are male and 38% are female.
General Business majors at UCF take out an average of $18,066 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 $271.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Strayer University - Virginia helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in the Southeast Region . Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Arlington.
About 69% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 31% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Strayer University - Virginia accumulate an average of around $41,188 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
Out of the 110 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Gwinnett College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Georgia Gwinnett College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.
Of the 379 students majoring in general business at Georgia Gwinnett College, 48% are male and 52% are female.
General Business majors at Georgia Gwinnett College take out an average of $20,314 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Chamblee, Strayer University - Georgia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 405 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - Georgia, 20% are male and 80% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Georgia carry an average student debt load of $41,188. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - Georgia Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Lexington, UK is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 352 students majoring in general business at UK, 50% are male and 50% are female.
On average, general business graduates from UK take out $20,716 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $486, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Women make up 46% of the general business majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $17,907. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $176.
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With a ranking of #7, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 239 students majoring in general business at VCU, 53% are male and 47% are female.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at VCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,543. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $239.
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Strayer University - North Carolina came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - North Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Greensboro.
Of the 287 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - North Carolina, 21% are male and 79% are female.
On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - North Carolina take out $41,188 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 $141.
Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, The Citadel is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 173 students majoring in general business at The Citadel, 89% are male and 11% are female.
With a ranking of #10, Strayer University - South Carolina did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Greenville, Strayer University - South Carolina is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 163 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - South Carolina, 14% are male and 86% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Strayer University - South Carolina accumulate an average of around $41,188 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - South Carolina Report
University of the Cumberlands did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.
About 54% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 46% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Cumberlands carry an average student debt load of $16,774. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $122.
Full General Business/Commerce at University of the Cumberlands Report
Strayer University - Tennessee ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - Tennessee is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Memphis.
Women make up 84% of the general business majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Tennessee carry an average student debt load of $41,188. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - Tennessee
University of Mississippi did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 41% of the general business majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Ole Miss accumulate an average of around $19,426 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $367.
Read full report on General Business/Commerce at University of Mississippi
Strayer University - Florida landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Strayer University - Florida is a small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Tampa.
About 74% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 26% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Strayer University - Florida accumulate an average of around $41,188 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.
Wake Forest University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem.
Of the 154 students majoring in general business at Wake Forest University, 40% are male and 60% are female.
Campbellsville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Campbellsville University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Campbellsville.
About 48% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 52% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Campbellsville University accumulate an average of around $21,292 in student debt.
Honorable Mentions
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 & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA |
| 18 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 19 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 20 | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA |
| 21 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
| 21 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
Best General Business/Commerce Colleges by State
Explore the best general business/commerce colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,813 |
| Georgia | 2,025 |
| Tennessee | 664 |
| Louisiana | 709 |
| Virginia | 1,437 |
| North Carolina | 494 |
| West Virginia | 870 |
| Alabama | 302 |
| Mississippi | 607 |
| South Carolina | 832 |
| Arkansas | 767 |
| Kentucky | 2,455 |
General Business/Commerce Related Majors
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
General Business Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
Majors Similar to General Business
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| Accounting | 93,982 |
| 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.
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