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2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region

254 Colleges
$48,070 Avg Salary
$24,103 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. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. This report analyzed 254 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular 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 Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of Phoenix - Arizona the most popular school in the Southwest Region for business administration and management students. Located in the large city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debt load of $27,057. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $134, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 254 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Business Administration majors at Grand Canyon University take out an average of $29,034 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 $164.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American InterContinental University - Online. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from AIU Online take out $39,594 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $116.

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#4

Lee College

Baytown, TX

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lee College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the small city of Baytown, Lee College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Arlington is a great place for business administration and management students. UT Arlington is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Arlington.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UT Arlington take out is $22,062. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $183, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business administration and management programs. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debt load of $15,511.

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Houston Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #7 on the list. Houston Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Houston.

On average, business administration graduates from Houston Community College take out $17,091 in student loans while working on their degree.

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University of Houston - Downtown came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UH Downtown is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Houston.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UH Downtown accumulate an average of around $25,200 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Texas A&M College Station take out $18,898 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $385.

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The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #10 on the list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Business Administration majors at UT Austin take out an average of $20,750 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $288, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Tarrant County College District ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region list. Tarrant County College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at Tarrant County College accumulate an average of around $15,144 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #12, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe.

On average, business administration graduates from ASU - Tempe take out $15,323 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $315.

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University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #13 on the list. UNM is a very large public school located in the city of Albuquerque.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UNM accumulate an average of around $14,544 in student debt.

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#14

University of Houston

Houston, TX

University of Houston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the city of Houston, UH is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at UH take out is $19,730. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $200.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. OSU is a very large public school located in the distant town of Stillwater.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at OSU take out is $23,593. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $313.

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#16

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #16 on the list. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public school located in the city of The Woodlands.

On average, business administration graduates from North Harris Montgomery take out $10,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Texas A&M Corpus Christi take out is $24,900.

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University of the Incarnate Word came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UIW is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from UIW carry an average student debt load of $31,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $314, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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With a ranking of #19, Texas Woman’s University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Located in the midsize city of Denton, TWU is a public school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, business administration graduates from TWU carry an average student debt load of $28,065.

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Arizona State University - Skysong landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business administration and management programs. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.

Business Administration majors at ASU - Skysong take out an average of $23,860 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 $315.

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The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #22, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. UTSA is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

While working on their degree, business administration majors at UTSA accumulate an average of around $20,175 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 $156.

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#23

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

With a ranking of #23, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business administration and management students. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from Texas State take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $239, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#24

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, TX

Wayland Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #24 on the list. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Plainview.

The average amount in student loans that business administration majors at Wayland Baptist University take out is $29,250.

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#25

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

Northern Arizona University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business administration and management students. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, business administration graduates from NAU take out $20,500 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $309.

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#27

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX
#28

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ
#32

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Business Administration & Management students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business Administration & Management Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
39 The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX
39 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX
41 South Texas College McAllen, TX
42 Amarillo College Amarillo, TX
43 University of Houston - Clear Lake Houston, TX
44 Lamar University Beaumont, TX
45 University of Dallas Irving, TX
46 Texas A&M University - San Antonio San Antonio, TX
47 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
48 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX
49 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
49 Odessa College Odessa, TX

Best Business Administration & Management Colleges by State

Explore the best business administration and management schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 20,739
Arizona 17,450
Oklahoma 3,461
New Mexico 1,649

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).

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