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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region

463 Colleges
$43,551 Avg Salary
$26,434 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management School for You

In 2020-2021, 416,590 business administration and management students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #2 most popular in the country.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 463 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Business Administration & Management Colleges.

Top 25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Business Administration & Management

#1

Duke University

Durham, NC

Our analysis found Duke University to be the best school for business administration and management students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Duke is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for business administration and management students. Located in the small suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public college with a very large student population.

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#3

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Vanderbilt University is a great place for business administration and management students. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.

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#4

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Out of the 463 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Emory University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Emory is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Atlanta.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Emory accumulate an average of around $19,500 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $619.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region list. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debtload of $16,081. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $384.

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Washington and Lee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington and Lee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Washington and Lee accumulate an average of around $25,550 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $967.

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Business Administration majors at Georgia Tech take out an average of $22,375 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $388.

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University of Management and Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #8 on the list. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Arlington.

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#9

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

University of Charleston came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Charleston, UC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UC take out is $12,282.

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#10

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA

University of Richmond landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Located in the medium-sized city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

On average, business administration graduates from URichmond take out $21,525 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $573, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Virginia Tech take out $23,893 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#12

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $22,990 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $486.

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#13

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.

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#14

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, business administration graduates from William & Mary take out $19,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $596.

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With a ranking of #15, North Carolina State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business administration and management students. NC State is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

Business Administration majors at NC State take out an average of $20,749 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $286.

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#16

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida-Online ranked #16 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Gainesville, UF Online is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Business Administration majors at UF Online take out an average of $16,434 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $236.

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#17

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida ranked #17 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region list. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

Business Administration majors at UF take out an average of $16,434 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $236.

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#18

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UGA carry an average student debtload of $20,722. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $285.

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#19

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. JMU is a very large public school located in the small city of Harrisonburg.

Business Administration majors at JMU take out an average of $20,235 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $401.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #20 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UT Knoxville take out is $20,813. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $336, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #21 on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from Embry-Riddle Worldwide carry an average student debtload of $21,275. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $429.

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#22

Furman University

Greenville, SC

Furman University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region list. Furman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Greenville.

On average, business administration graduates from Furman take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best business administration and management programs. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Rasmussen University - Florida take out $30,328 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#24

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from GMU carry an average student debtload of $22,500. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $328.

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#25

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at CNU take out is $23,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $424.

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Rest of the Top Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region

#28

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#32

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN
#35

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#36

Samford University

Birmingham, AL
#38

Elon University

Elon, NC
#40

Bryan College - Dayton

Dayton, TN
#41

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#42

Lipscomb University

Nashville, TN
#43

Athens State University

Athens, AL
#45

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#46

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN
#48

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY
#50

Presbyterian College

Clinton, SC

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 463 different Southeast business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL
52 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
53 Reynolds Community College Richmond, VA
54 Birmingham Southern College Birmingham, AL
55 Marymount University Arlington, VA
56 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
57 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
58 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
59 East Carolina University Greenville, NC
60 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
61 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
62 Roanoke College Salem, VA
63 John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR
64 Belmont University Nashville, TN
65 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
66 Thomas More University Crestview Hills, KY
67 Bluefield College Bluefield, VA
68 The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
69 Piedmont Virginia Community College Charlottesville, VA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
70 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
71 Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
72 Herzing University - Kenner Kenner, LA
73 Belmont Abbey College Belmont, NC
74 Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL
75 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
76 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
77 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
78 Southern Wesleyan University Central, SC
79 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
80 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
81 Miami Dade College Miami, FL
82 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
83 Union University Jackson, TN
84 Herzing University - Atlanta Atlanta, GA
85 Wheeling University Wheeling, WV
86 Radford University Radford, VA
87 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
88 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
89 DeVry University - Tennessee Nashville, TN
90 Berry College Mount Berry, GA
91 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
92 Gaston College Dallas, NC

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration and management colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 7,852
Virginia 11,308
North Carolina 10,472
Florida 18,071
Tennessee 6,169
Kentucky 2,692
South Carolina 4,017
Louisiana 5,195
Arkansas 2,031
Alabama 7,031
Mississippi 2,589
West Virginia 4,631

One of 21 majors within the area of study, business administration and management has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Business Administration

Related Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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