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Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Prices
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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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Top Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our rankings named Columbia Southern University the best value school in the Southeast Region for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Columbia Southern University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Orange Beach, Alabama. It awarded 988 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $30,528 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Since Columbia Southern University 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.
Columbia Southern University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at American Public University System helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value business schools in the Southeast Region . Located in Charles Town, West Virginia, the large private for-profit school awarded 2,155 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 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 $28,030 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out American Military University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
American Military University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Pembroke. It ranked #3 on our list. UNC Pembroke is a public institution located in Pembroke, North Carolina. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UNC Pembroke undergraduate students pay an average of $7,495 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 $26,823 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that UNC Pembroke does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Georgia Military College is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 52 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgia Military College are $6,390 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,067 in student loans.
Georgia Military College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Miami Dade College. It ranked #5 on our list. Miami Dade College is a large public school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 555 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
MDC undergraduate students pay an average of $9,661 in tuition and fees each year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,535 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MDC does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Western Carolina 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 #6 on the list. Western Carolina University is a fairly large public school located in Cullowhee, North Carolina that handed out 553 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WCU are $8,367 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,228 in student loans.
WCU 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 2019-2020 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
St Petersburg College ranked #7 on this year’s list. SPC is located in Clearwater, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 390 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at SPC are $9,286 a year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,737 in student loans.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SPC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rasmussen University - Florida came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Rasmussen University - Florida is located in Ocala, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 333 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,026 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain majors. 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.
Rasmussen University - Florida excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our list.
University of Florida-Online came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the ranking. UF Online is a medium-sized public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 263 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UF Online are $16,579 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,514 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since UF Online 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.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, UF Online also did well on our list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online ranked #10 on this year’s list. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in Melbourne, Florida that handed out 62 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online undergraduate students pay an average of $12,240 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 $38,548 in student loans.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Mississippi University for Women landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Columbus, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 110 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MUW are $7,756 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $23,097 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at MUW. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.
Herzing University - Kenner 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 #12 on the list. Located in Kenner, Louisiana, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Herzing University - Kenner are $14,200 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $41,451 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Herzing University - Kenner, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 92% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Herzing University - Kenner also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
Herzing University - Atlanta 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. 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. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $41,613 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Herzing University - Atlanta does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 81% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Herzing University - Atlanta also did well on our list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Strayer University - Virginia landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree business programs. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the small private for-profit school handed out 450 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Virginia are $13,515 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $42,631 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Since Strayer University - Virginia 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.
Strayer University - Virginia also claimed a spot on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
With a ranking of #15, Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Florida State College at Jacksonville is a large public school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 505 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
FSCJ undergraduate students pay an average of $9,631 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 $25,806 in student loans.
FSCJ does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Strayer University - North Carolina 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. Located in Morrisville, North Carolina, the small private for-profit school awarded 261 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Strayer University - North Carolina are $13,515 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $44,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Strayer University - North Carolina is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Strayer University - North Carolina also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
With a ranking of #17, Broward College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 316 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BC are $8,952 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,551 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at BC. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #18, Bethel University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Bethel is located in McKenzie, Tennessee and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bethel are $13,981 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,108 in student loans.
Bethel does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 38% took at least some of their classes online.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Bethel also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
Nicholls 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 #18 on the list. Nicholls State University is a medium-sized public school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana that handed out 253 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Nicholls State University are $9,039 per year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,984 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at Nicholls State University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Indian River 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 #20 on the list. Fort Pierce, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 248 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $10,201 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $14,910 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Indian River State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.
University of Charleston 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. Charleston, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 387 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $21,450 per year. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,923 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UC does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
In addition to its great value ranking, UC is in the top 5% of all schools on our list.
Athens State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Athens, Alabama, the small public school handed out 280 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Athens State University are $15,810 per year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $30,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Athens State University. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Athens State University also is in the top 15% of our ranking.
Strayer University - Florida ranked #23 on this year’s list. Strayer University - Florida is a small private for-profit school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 150 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Strayer University - Florida are $13,515 a year. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from this school accumulate an average of $44,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Strayer University - Florida is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #24, Elizabeth City State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. ECSU is a public institution located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ECSU are $7,326 a year. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,491 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at ECSU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
Delta State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Delta State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 101 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Delta State University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,360 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 $23,494 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Delta State University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 70% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Rest of the Best Value Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region of the U.S.
Not only did these schools make the list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
Honorable Mentions
These schools also performed well in our best business schools ranking:
| Rank | School | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | The University of Tennessee - Martin | Martin, TN |
| 47 | Hodges University | Naples, FL |
| 48 | Belmont Abbey College | Belmont, NC |
| 48 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 50 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 51 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL |
| 52 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Beckley, WV |
| 52 | Florida International University | Miami, FL |
| 54 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 55 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA |
| 56 | City College - Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, FL |
| 57 | Jackson State University | Jackson, MS |
| 58 | Harding University | Searcy, AR |
| 58 | East Carolina University | Greenville, NC |
| 60 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
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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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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