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Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

$18,417 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$29,456 Avg Student Debt*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The <nil> ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in Georgia

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Dalton State College

Dalton, Georgia
196 Total Awards
$10,589 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,065 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Dalton State College to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Georgia. Dalton State College is a small public school located in Dalton, Georgia that handed out 196 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at DSC are $10,589 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $21,065 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since DSC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Dalton State College Report

#2

College of Coastal Georgia

Brunswick, Georgia
95 Total Awards
$10,839 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,812 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Coastal Georgia. It ranked #2 on our list. CCGA is a small public school situated in Brunswick, Georgia. It awarded 95 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

CCGA undergraduate students pay an average of $10,839 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,812 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CCGA. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
430 Total Awards
#8 in Quality in Georgia
$16,014 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 39 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s value ranking, University of North Georgia landed the # 3 spot on the list. Dahlonega, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 430 students in 2020-2021.

UNG undergraduate students pay an average of $16,014 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $22,557 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UNG. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

UNG also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.

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140 Total Awards
#14 in Quality in Georgia
$16,186 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Georgia Southwestern State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in Georgia. GSW is a public institution located in Americus, Georgia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 140 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GSW are $16,186 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $28,514 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GSW. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
1,416 Total Awards
#6 in Quality in Georgia
$17,690 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 39 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s value ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. KSU Georgia is a public institution located in Kennesaw, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,416 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at KSU Georgia are $17,690 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,780 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at KSU Georgia. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

KSU Georgia also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.

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#6

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
880 Total Awards
#9 in Quality in Georgia
$17,539 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia Southern University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Statesboro, Georgia, the large public school handed out 880 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at GaSou are $17,539 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,373 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at GaSou. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Georgia Southern University Report

428 Total Awards
#2 in Quality in Georgia
$33,964 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Georgia Tech is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 428 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Tech are $33,964 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,699 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgia Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Georgia Tech also made our list, coming in at #2.

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#8

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
471 Total Awards
#19 in Quality in Georgia
$17,576 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, University of West Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 471 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

University of West Georgia undergraduate students pay an average of $17,576 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

University of West Georgia 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 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
411 Total Awards
#21 in Quality in Georgia
$17,638 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Valdosta State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. VSU is located in Valdosta, Georgia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 411 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at VSU are $17,638 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,121 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at VSU. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#10

Albany State University

Albany, Georgia
93 Total Awards
$16,656 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,672 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, Albany State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Albany, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 93 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Albany State are $16,656 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $29,672 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Albany State. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
204 Total Awards
$16,290 Average Tuition & Fees
$38,020 Avg Student Debt

Clayton State University ranked #11 on this year’s list. Clayton State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Morrow, Georgia. It awarded 204 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Clayton State University are $16,290 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $38,020 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Clayton State University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
2,985 Total Awards
#3 in Quality in Georgia
$31,108 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #12, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. This large public school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 2,985 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UGA are $31,108 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,296 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UGA does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #3 spot in our rankings.

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#13

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
248 Total Awards
#5 in Quality in Georgia
$28,704 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Georgia College & State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Milledgeville, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 248 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Georgia College undergraduate students pay an average of $28,704 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,884 in loans while pursuing their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Georgia College does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 67% took at least some of their classes online.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Georgia College is ranked #5 for overall quality in Georgia.

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#13

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
148 Total Awards
#7 in Quality in Georgia
$24,400 Average Tuition & Fees

Augusta University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 148 students in 2020-2021.

Augusta University undergraduate students pay an average of $24,400 in tuition and fees each year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $27,553 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Augusta University. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 76% took at least some of their classes online.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Augusta University also is in the top 20% of our ranking.

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#15

Georgia Military College

Milledgeville, Georgia
52 Total Awards
$6,390 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,067 Avg Student Debt

Georgia Military College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia, and it awarded 52 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,067 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia Military College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 58% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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24 Total Awards
$10,131 Average Tuition & Fees
$28,332 Avg Student Debt

Atlanta Metropolitan State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. AMSC is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

AMSC undergraduate students pay an average of $10,131 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,332 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at AMSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Atlanta Metropolitan State College Report

#17

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
1,245 Total Awards
#16 in Quality in Georgia
$24,517 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia State University ranked #17 on this year’s list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school handed out 1,245 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Georgia State undergraduate students pay an average of $24,517 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,912 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Georgia State. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Georgia State University Report

#18

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
190 Total Awards
$17,295 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,890 Avg Student Debt

Columbus State University ranked #18 on this year’s list. Columbus State University is a medium-sized public school located in Columbus, Georgia that handed out 190 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

CSU undergraduate students pay an average of $17,295 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,890 in student loans.

CSU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 85% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Columbus State University Report

#19

Herzing University - Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia
9 Total Awards
#4 in Quality in Georgia
$14,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Herzing University - Atlanta are $14,200 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $41,613 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Herzing University - Atlanta 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, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Herzing University - Atlanta not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our list.

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#20

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia
113 Total Awards
$11,079 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,916 Avg Student Debt

Savannah State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This small public school is located in Savannah, Georgia, and it awarded 113 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Savannah State University are $11,079 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $32,916 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Online courses are available at Savannah State University, 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 87% took at least some of their classes online.

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#21

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, Georgia
69 Total Awards
$16,554 Average Tuition & Fees
$39,403 Avg Student Debt

Fort Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Fort Valley State University is a small public school located in Fort Valley, Georgia that handed out 69 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Fort Valley State University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,554 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $39,403 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Fort Valley State University. In 2019-2020 about 38% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Fort Valley State University Report

#22

DeVry University - Georgia

Decatur, Georgia
116 Total Awards
#13 in Quality in Georgia
$15,032 Average Tuition & Fees

DeVry University - Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Decatur, Georgia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 116 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Georgia are $15,032 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $44,693 in student loans.

Online courses are available at DeVry University - Georgia, 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 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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128 Total Awards
$13,341 Average Tuition & Fees
$46,026 Avg Student Debt

American InterContinental University - Atlanta ranked #23 on this year’s list. This small private for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 128 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at AIU Atlanta are $13,341 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $46,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since AIU Atlanta does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 92% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#24

Shorter University

Rome, Georgia
55 Total Awards
#11 in Quality in Georgia
$22,810 Average Tuition & Fees

Shorter University landed the #24 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Shorter University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Rome, Georgia that handed out 55 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Shorter are $22,810 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $32,828 in student loans.

Shorter does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 39% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#25

Point University

West Point, Georgia
52 Total Awards
#20 in Quality in Georgia
$21,850 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Point University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Point University is a small private not-for-profit school located in West Point, Georgia that handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Point undergraduate students pay an average of $21,850 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,832 in student loans.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Point does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 32% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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