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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

441 Colleges
$42,058 Avg Salary
$28,414 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree 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.

The Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 441 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Business Administration & Management program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found American Public University System to be the most popular school for business administration and management students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 30% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $25,941.

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#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Women make up 51% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Liberty University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,845. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $272, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia Southern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 50% of the business administration majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debt load of $30,898.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

Women make up 43% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at NC State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,830. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $286.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business administration and management schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public school with a large student population.

About 37% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 63% are male.

Business Administration majors at UNCW take out an average of $21,023 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $269.

Full Business Administration & Management at University of North Carolina at Wilmington Report

#6

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

With a ranking of #6, Miami Dade College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 65% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from MDC take out $18,425 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 530 students majoring in business administration at FIU, 54% are male and 46% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at FIU accumulate an average of around $23,925 in student debt.

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#8

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

About 31% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 69% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Auburn accumulate an average of around $21,867 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $486.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Daytona Beach.

Women make up 17% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide accumulate an average of around $23,376 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $429.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. UNC Greensboro is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro.

Women make up 54% of the business administration majors at the school.

Business Administration majors at UNC Greensboro take out an average of $24,860 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $184, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UT Knoxville is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Knoxville.

Women make up 33% of the business administration majors at the school.

On average, business administration graduates from UT Knoxville take out $20,512 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $336, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the city of Jacksonville.

Of the 448 students majoring in business administration at FSCJ, 30% are male and 70% are female.

Business Administration majors at FSCJ take out an average of $27,847 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at Florida State College at Jacksonville Report

#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University of Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

About 45% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 55% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from UF take out $18,856 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. 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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#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 37% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 63% are male.

On average, business administration graduates from UARK take out $21,788 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $383.

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#15

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Valencia College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 60% of the business administration majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #16, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Cocoa, EFSC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 66% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 34% are male.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at EFSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,754.

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#17

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Women make up 37% of the business administration majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $26,420. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $778.

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 391 students majoring in business administration at Georgia Tech, 53% are male and 47% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debt load of $21,112. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $388.

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#19

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

St Petersburg College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. SPC is a very large public school located in the city of Clearwater.

Of the 390 students majoring in business administration at SPC, 38% are male and 62% are female.

Business Administration majors at SPC take out an average of $30,464 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

Full Business Administration & Management at St Petersburg College Report

#20

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business administration and management students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the town of Troy, TROY is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 376 students majoring in business administration at TROY, 52% are male and 48% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at TROY accumulate an average of around $30,689 in student debt.

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#21

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 370 students majoring in business administration at NKU, 54% are male and 46% are female.

Business Administration majors at NKU take out an average of $20,325 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#22

University of Charleston

Charleston, WV

University of Charleston landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. Located in the small city of Charleston, UC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 368 students majoring in business administration at UC, 92% are male and 8% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UC accumulate an average of around $16,538 in student debt.

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#23

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. St. Leo University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Leo.

About 52% of the students majoring in business administration at the school are women while 48% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from St. Leo University carry an average student debt load of $32,145.

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The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business administration and management programs. UT Chattanooga is a fairly large public school located in the city of Chattanooga.

Women make up 44% of the business administration majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, business administration majors at UT Chattanooga accumulate an average of around $23,341 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $156.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Chapel Hill.

Of the 348 students majoring in business administration at UNC Chapel Hill, 55% are male and 45% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, business administration graduates from UNC Chapel Hill carry an average student debt load of $14,958. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $384.

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#26

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#27

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#28

Emory University

Atlanta, GA
#29

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#30

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#31

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#32

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL
#32

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL
#35

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
#36

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#37

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL
#38

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS
#39

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL
#40

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
#41

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#43

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL
#48

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL
#49

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#50

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the schools awarded a Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 441 different Southeast business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
52 Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA
53 Bethel University McKenzie, TN
54 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
55 University of Georgia Athens, GA
56 University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA
57 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
58 University of Florida-Online Gainesville, FL
59 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
60 Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
61 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
61 William & Mary Williamsburg, VA
63 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
63 Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC
65 Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA
65 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Business Administration & Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
67 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
68 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
69 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
69 Athens State University Athens, AL
69 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
72 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
73 North Carolina Wesleyan College Rocky Mount, NC
74 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL
75 Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL
75 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
77 Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN
77 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
79 Southeastern University Lakeland, FL
80 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
80 Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA
82 Barry University Miami, FL
83 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC
84 Pasco-Hernando State College New Port Richey, FL
85 Tennessee State University Nashville, TN
86 North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC
87 Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL
88 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL

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.

  • 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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