2023 Most Popular Business Master's Degree Schools in Georgia
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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Business Degree Central has created the Most Popular Business Master's Degree Schools in Georgia to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 38 schools in Georgia to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Master's Degree Schools in Georgia
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Our 2023 rankings named Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus the most popular school in Georgia for business students working on their master’s degree. Georgia Tech is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 1,051 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 32% were women.
Georgia Tech does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Georgia is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree. University of Georgia is a large public school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 520 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at UGA. During the 2019-2020 year, about 18% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 38 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the large public school handed out 429 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.
One thing to take note of is that Georgia State does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Emory University is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 391 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Emory does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 38 schools in Georgia that were part of this year’s ranking, Kennesaw State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Kennesaw, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 275 students in 2020-2021.
Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
KSU Georgia does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #6, Mercer University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their master’s degree. Mercer is located in Macon, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 258 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Mercer does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 46% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Strayer University - Georgia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 192 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
Since the graduate programs at Strayer University - Georgia are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Georgia Southern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. GaSou is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 160 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.
Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at GaSou. In 2019-2020 about 74% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Brenau University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Gainesville, Georgia, and it awarded 132 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Brenau does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 56% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Clayton State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Clayton State University is located in Morrow, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 112 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Clayton State University. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #10, Georgia College & State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their master’s degree. 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.
Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Georgia College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 96% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
University of West Georgia landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. Carrollton, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 95 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 63% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University of West Georgia. In 2019-2020 about 95% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
South University’s online programs came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Savannah, Georgia, the medium-sized private for-profit school handed out 85 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, South University’s online programs is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.
American InterContinental University - Atlanta did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the small private for-profit school awarded 73 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at AIU Atlanta. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.
Shorter University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Rome, Georgia, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 66 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Shorter, 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 99% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Columbus State University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Located in Columbus, Georgia, the medium-sized public school awarded 62 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.
CSU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 81% took at least some of their classes online.
DeVry University - Georgia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. DeVry University - Georgia is a very small private for-profit school situated in Decatur, Georgia. It awarded 61 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 66% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at DeVry University - Georgia. In fact, around 93% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Valdosta State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Valdosta, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 55 students in 2020-2021.
Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since VSU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 90% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
University of North Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. UNG is a public institution located in Dahlonega, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 48 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 50% were women.
UNG does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Augusta University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. Augusta University is located in Augusta, Georgia and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 master’s degrees to qualified students.
Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
Online graduate courses are available at Augusta University, 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 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Herzing University - Atlanta ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 39 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.
Herzing University - Atlanta 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 97% took at least some of their classes online.
Georgia Southwestern State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia ranking. Americus, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 34 students in 2020-2021.
Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
GSW 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. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Savannah State University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. 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.
Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.
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. During the 2019-2020 year, about 61% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.
Beulah Heights University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 32 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.
BHU is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Clark Atlanta University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree business programs. Clark Atlanta University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 25 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 64% of those degree recipients were women.
Since the graduate programs at CAU are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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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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