2023 Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 56,042 people earned a degree or certificate in general business/commerce, making the major the #16 most popular in the United States.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. 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 Value Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 300 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value bachelor's degree programs for general business students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
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 25 Best Schools for Affordable Quality for a Bachelor's in Business & Commerce
Our 2023 rankings named Brigham Young University - Provo the best value school in the United States for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU are $6,120 per year.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Central Methodist University - College of Graduate & Extended Studies helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general business/commerce schools in the United States. Located in the town of Fayette, CMU CGES is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at CMU CGES are $6,720 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from CMU CGES carry an average student debtload of $26,861.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, CMU CGES also is in the top 20% of our Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking.
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Out of the 300 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Bellevue University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Bellevue University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Bellevue.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bellevue University are $8,310 a year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Bellevue University accumulate an average of around $28,040 in student debt.
Bellevue University also claimed a spot on our Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means American Public University System is a great value for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year.
American Military University also claimed a spot on our Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Columbia College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general business/commerce schools in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Columbia College Missouri undergraduate students pay an average of $11,636 in tuition and fees each year. General Business majors at Columbia College Missouri take out an average of $31,191 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at The Graduate Center are $15,360 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at The Graduate Center accumulate an average of around $21,881 in student debt.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, The Graduate Center also did well on our Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Dickinson State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. DSU is a small public school located in the town of Dickinson.
DSU undergraduate students pay an average of $9,942 in tuition and fees each year.
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Strayer University - Virginia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Arlington, Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Virginia are $13,515 per year. On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - Virginia take out $46,080 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - Georgia ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Atlanta.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - Georgia are $13,515 a year. On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - Georgia take out $46,080 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - Global Region landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the city of Washington, Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Strayer University - Global Region undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. General Business majors at Strayer University - Global Region take out an average of $46,080 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - North Carolina ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Strayer University - North Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Morrisville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - North Carolina are $13,515 per year. While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Strayer University - North Carolina accumulate an average of around $46,080 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - Maryland landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the large suburb of Suitland, Strayer University - Maryland is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Maryland are $13,515 per year. On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - Maryland take out $46,080 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - South Carolina came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Greenville.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Strayer University - South Carolina are $13,515 a year. The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - South Carolina take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $46,080. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. UPR Rio Piedras is a large public school located in the large city of San Juan.
UPR Rio Piedras undergraduate students pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees each year.
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West Texas A&M University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the town of Canyon, West Texas A&M University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at West Texas A&M University are $11,208 a year. On average, general business graduates from West Texas A&M University take out $29,231 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Strayer University - Texas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Strayer University - Texas is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Austin.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Texas are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Texas take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $46,080. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - Florida ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the suburb of Tampa, Strayer University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Strayer University - Florida undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. General Business majors at Strayer University - Florida take out an average of $46,080 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Strayer University - Tennessee came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the city of Memphis, Strayer University - Tennessee is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Tennessee are $13,515 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Tennessee carry an average student debtload of $46,080. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Excelsior College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
On average, general business graduates from Excelsior College take out $26,363 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Excelsior College also claimed a spot on our Best Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.
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With a ranking of #20, Walsh College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Walsh is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Troy.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Walsh are $20,310 a year. General Business majors at Walsh take out an average of $19,815 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Strayer University - Pennsylvania landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the suburb of Trevose, Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Strayer University - Pennsylvania undergraduate students pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Pennsylvania take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $46,080. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Delta State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the remote town of Cleveland, Delta State University is a public college with a small student population.
Delta State University undergraduate students pay an average of $8,360 in tuition and fees each year. On average, general business graduates from Delta State University take out $20,875 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #23, Strayer University - Alabama did quite well on this year’s best value schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - Alabama is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Strayer University - Alabama are $13,515 per year. The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Alabama take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $46,080. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of the Cumberlands came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year. On average, general business graduates from Cumberlands take out $21,984 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 $86.
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DeVry University - Tennessee came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Nashville, DeVry University - Tennessee is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at DeVry University - Tennessee are $15,032 per year. After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from DeVry University - Tennessee carry an average student debtload of $44,433.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | DeVry University - Georgia | Decatur, GA |
| 47 | California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA |
| 48 | Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ |
| 49 | MSU Texas | Wichita Falls, TX |
| 50 | National Louis University | Chicago, IL |
| 50 | DeVry University - Florida | Miramar, FL |
| 52 | University of Houston - Clear Lake | Houston, TX |
| 53 | University of Missouri - Columbia | Columbia, MO |
| 54 | Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX |
| 54 | Wright State University - Lake Campus | Celina, OH |
| 54 | University of Houston - Downtown | Houston, TX |
| 57 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX |
| 58 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX |
| 59 | University of South Florida - Main Campus | Tampa, FL |
| 59 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR |
General Business/Commerce by Region
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| New England |
| Rocky Mountains |
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| Middle Atlantic |
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Majors Related to General Business
One of 21 majors within the area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 416,590 |
| Accounting | 99,265 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 57,778 |
| 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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