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$25,817 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,702 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp 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 <nil> to help you in your search for the best school for you. 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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Top Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
$52,895 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,206 Avg Student Debt

Our rankings named Rice University the best school in the Southwest Region for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Rice does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $52,895. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rice accumulate an average of $13,206 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Rice does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$20,281 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT Austin accumulate an average of $20,281 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

UT Austin does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, Texas
$51,660 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,731 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas Christian University. It ranked #3 on our list.

TCU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $51,660. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,731 in student loans.

TCU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Texas Christian University Report

$60,236 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,294 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Southern Methodist University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you want to attend SMU, expect to pay an average of $60,236 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,294 in student loans.

SMU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
$12,204 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,847 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Texas A&M University - College Station helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the Southwest Region .

Students from Texas who attend Texas A&M College Station full time pay an average of $12,204 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $38,855. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of $19,847 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Texas A&M College Station. In 2019-2020 about 36% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Report

#6

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
$23,143 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Baylor University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,143 in student loans.

Online courses are available at Baylor, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 97% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Trinity University

San Antonio, Texas
$47,392 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,545 Avg Student Debt

Trinity University ranked #7 on this year’s list.

The average tuition and fees at Trinity U is $47,392. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,545 in student loans.

Trinity U does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Trinity University Report

$41,357 Avg Student Debt

University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #8 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,357 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that UOPX - Arizona does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Phoenix - Arizona Report

#9

Arizona State University - Skysong

Scottsdale, Arizona
$10,818 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,041 Avg Student Debt

Arizona State University - Skysong ranked #9 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU - Skysong is $10,818. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,092. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of $26,041 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Since ASU - Skysong is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

Full Arizona State University - Skysong Report

#10

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas
$33,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,656 Avg Student Debt

LeTourneau University landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you want to attend LETU, expect to pay an average of $33,490 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,656 in student loans.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at LETU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

Full LeTourneau University Report

$9,244 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,108 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

Students from Oklahoma who attend OSU full time pay an average of $9,244 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,764. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,108 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at OSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
$12,404 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,823 Avg Student Debt

University of Arizona ranked #12 on this year’s list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at University of Arizona is $12,404. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,153. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from University of Arizona accumulate an average of $21,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

University of Arizona does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 61% took at least some of their classes online.

Full University of Arizona Report

#13

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
$11,852 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,578 Avg Student Debt

Texas Tech University ranked #13 on this year’s list.

In-state students pay an average of $11,852 in tuition and fees if they attend Texas Tech full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,121. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,578 in student loans.

Texas Tech does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 55% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$9,312 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,897 Avg Student Debt

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Students from Oklahoma who attend University of Oklahoma full time pay an average of $9,312 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $25,116. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,897 in loans while pursuing their degree.

University of Oklahoma does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 67% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Report

#15

Southern Nazarene University

Bethany, Oklahoma
$27,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,470 Avg Student Debt

Southern Nazarene University landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

The average tuition and fees at SNU is $27,000. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,470 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SNU does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 32% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Southern Nazarene University Report

#16

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
$17,189 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,746 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #16, Grand Canyon University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $17,189 to cover tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,746 in student loans.

Grand Canyon University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 90% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$11,348 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,760 Avg Student Debt

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #17 on this year’s list.

Full-time students from Arizona pay an average of $11,348 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASU - Tempe. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,438. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,760 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU - Tempe. In fact, around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#18

St. Mary's University

San Antonio, Texas
$34,564 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,185 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, St. Mary’s University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

The average tuition and fees at St. Mary’s is $34,564. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,185 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at St. Mary’s. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#19

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
$9,699 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,948 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #19, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Texas who attend UH full time pay an average of $9,699 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $21,891. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UH accumulate an average of $23,948 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UH. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
$21,709 Avg Student Debt

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list.

On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,709 in loans while pursuing their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UT Dallas does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#21

DeVry University - Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees
$44,300 Avg Student Debt

DeVry University - Arizona came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,032 to cover tuition and fees at DeVry University - Arizona. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from DeVry University - Arizona accumulate an average of $44,300 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

DeVry University - Arizona does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

Concordia University, Texas

Lakeway, Texas
$34,500 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,097 Avg Student Debt

Concordia University, Texas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list.

Concordia University, Texas does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $34,500. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,097 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Concordia University, Texas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Concordia University, Texas Report

#23

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma
$45,138 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,962 Avg Student Debt

University of Tulsa came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $45,138 to cover tuition and fees at University of Tulsa. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,962 in student loans.

Online courses are available at University of Tulsa, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 0% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#24

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
$11,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,773 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, University of North Texas did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree.

Students from Texas who attend UNT full time pay an average of $11,090 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,906. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,773 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that UNT does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of North Texas Report

#25

Oklahoma Christian University

Edmond, Oklahoma
$25,090 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,467 Avg Student Debt

Oklahoma Christian University landed the #25 spot in the rankings for the best bachelor’s degree business programs.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $25,090 to cover tuition and fees at OC. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,467 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at OC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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