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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.

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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 Master's Degree Schools in Georgia

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

20 Total Awards
#15 in Quality in Georgia
$13,788 Average Tuition & Fees

Our rankings named Middle Georgia State University the best value school in Georgia for business students working on their master’s degree. Macon, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Middle Georgia State University are $13,788 a year.

Middle Georgia State University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

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#2

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, Georgia
275 Total Awards
#4 in Quality in Georgia
$21,174 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Kennesaw State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s list. KSU Georgia is located in Kennesaw, Georgia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 275 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at KSU Georgia are $21,174 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since KSU Georgia does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

KSU Georgia also took the #4 spot in our rankings.

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34 Total Awards
#19 in Quality in Georgia
$15,206 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Georgia Southwestern State University is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Located in Americus, Georgia, the small public school awarded 34 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at GSW are $15,206 a year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at GSW. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Georgia Southwestern State University Report

#4

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
48 Total Awards
#12 in Quality in Georgia
$18,354 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 32 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s value ranking, University of North Georgia landed the # 4 spot on the list. UNG is a fairly large public school situated in Dahlonega, Georgia. It awarded 48 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UNG are $18,354 per year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UNG. In 2019-2020 about 66% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#5

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
160 Total Awards
#6 in Quality in Georgia
$22,004 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Georgia Southern University is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. GaSou is located in Statesboro, Georgia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 160 master’s degrees to qualified students.

GaSou graduate students pay an average of $22,004 in tuition and fees each year.

GaSou does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 74% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

In addition to its great value ranking, GaSou is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.

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#6

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
112 Total Awards
#7 in Quality in Georgia
$20,862 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia College & State University ranked #6 on this year’s list. Georgia College is a public institution located in Milledgeville, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 112 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgia College graduate students pay an average of $20,862 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at Georgia College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

In addition to its great value ranking, Georgia College is in the top 20% of all schools on our list.

Full Georgia College & State University Report

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
520 Total Awards
#3 in Quality in Georgia
$27,464 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Georgia ranked #7 on this year’s list. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 520 master’s degrees to qualified students.

UGA graduate students pay an average of $27,464 in tuition and fees each year.

UGA does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 18% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UGA is ranked #3 for overall quality in Georgia.

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1,051 Total Awards
#1 in Quality in Georgia
$31,334 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their master’s degree. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school handed out 1,051 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Georgia Tech are $31,334 per year.

Online graduate courses are available at Georgia Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our list.

Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Report

#9

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia
41 Total Awards
#9 in Quality in Georgia
$20,712 Average Tuition & Fees

Augusta University ranked #9 on this year’s list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Augusta University are $20,712 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Augusta University. During the 2019-2020 year, about 49% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Augusta University Report

#10

University of West Georgia

Carrollton, Georgia
95 Total Awards
#17 in Quality in Georgia
$18,980 Average Tuition & Fees

University of West Georgia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Located in Carrollton, Georgia, the fairly large public school handed out 95 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at University of West Georgia are $18,980 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of West Georgia. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#11

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
429 Total Awards
#10 in Quality in Georgia
$24,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgia State University landed the #11 spot in the rankings for the best value master’s degree business programs. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 429 students in 2020-2021.

Georgia State graduate students pay an average of $24,790 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at Georgia State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 71% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#12

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, Georgia
55 Total Awards
#22 in Quality in Georgia
$18,682 Average Tuition & Fees

Valdosta State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the ranking. VSU is a public institution located in Valdosta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 55 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at VSU are $18,682 a year.

VSU does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 90% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Albany State University

Albany, Georgia
21 Total Awards
$15,586 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #13, Albany State University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their master’s degree. Albany State is a public institution located in Albany, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Albany State are $15,586 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Albany State. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
112 Total Awards
#25 in Quality in Georgia
$12,736 Average Tuition & Fees

Clayton State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Morrow, Georgia, the medium-sized public school handed out 112 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Clayton State University are $12,736 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Clayton State University does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Clayton State University Report

#15

Berry College

Mount Berry, Georgia
14 Total Awards
#5 in Quality in Georgia
$12,420 Average Tuition & Fees

Berry College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Mount Berry, Georgia, and it awarded 14 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Berry are $12,420 a year.

Berry does have options available for those who want to take online graduate 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, 98% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Berry also made our list, coming in at #5.

Full Berry College Report

#15

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
62 Total Awards
#24 in Quality in Georgia
$13,264 Average Tuition & Fees

Columbus State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. CSU is a public institution located in Columbus, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 62 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at CSU are $13,264 a year.

CSU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Columbus State University Report

#17

Herzing University - Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia
39 Total Awards
#13 in Quality in Georgia
$11,680 Average Tuition & Fees

Herzing University - Atlanta landed the #17 spot in the rankings for the best value master’s degree business programs. Herzing University - Atlanta is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 39 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Herzing University - Atlanta are $11,680 a year.

Online graduate courses are available at Herzing University - Atlanta, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 97% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Herzing University - Atlanta Report

#18

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia
33 Total Awards
$14,906 Average Tuition & Fees

Savannah State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Savannah State University is located in Savannah, Georgia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Savannah State University are $14,906 per year.

Savannah State University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate 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, 61% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#19

Reinhardt University

Waleska, Georgia
8 Total Awards
$10,006 Average Tuition & Fees

Reinhardt University landed the #19 spot in the rankings for the best value master’s degree business programs. Located in Waleska, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Reinhardt University graduate students pay an average of $10,006 in tuition and fees each year.

One thing to take note of is that Reinhardt University does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#20

Piedmont College

Demorest, Georgia
17 Total Awards
#23 in Quality in Georgia
$11,020 Average Tuition & Fees

Piedmont College ranked #20 on this year’s list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Demorest, Georgia, and it awarded 17 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Piedmont College are $11,020 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Piedmont College. In fact, around 88% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Piedmont College Report

#21

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
258 Total Awards
#11 in Quality in Georgia
$15,544 Average Tuition & Fees

Mercer University ranked #21 on this year’s list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 258 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Mercer graduate students pay an average of $15,544 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Mercer. During the 2019-2020 year, about 46% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#22

Shorter University

Rome, Georgia
66 Total Awards
#18 in Quality in Georgia
$12,800 Average Tuition & Fees

Shorter University ranked #22 on this year’s list. Shorter is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rome, Georgia. It awarded 66 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Shorter graduate students pay an average of $12,800 in tuition and fees each year.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Shorter. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Shorter University Report

#23

Agnes Scott College

Decatur, Georgia
5 Total Awards
#8 in Quality in Georgia
$17,260 Average Tuition & Fees

Agnes Scott College ranked #23 on this year’s list. Located in Decatur, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Agnes Scott are $17,260 per year.

Since the graduate programs at Agnes Scott are primarily online, it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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#24

Brenau University

Gainesville, Georgia
132 Total Awards
#16 in Quality in Georgia
$13,940 Average Tuition & Fees

Brenau University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Brenau is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gainesville, Georgia. It awarded 132 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Brenau graduate students pay an average of $13,940 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at Brenau, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 56% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Truett McConnell University

Cleveland, Georgia
12 Total Awards
$7,972 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #25, Truett McConnell University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their master’s degree. TMU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cleveland, Georgia. It awarded 12 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

TMU graduate students pay an average of $7,972 in tuition and fees each year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at TMU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 64% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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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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