2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You
General Business/Commerce is the #16 most popular major in the country with 56,042 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
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.
The Most Popular Business & Commerce 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. Our analysis looked at 110 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for general business majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 15% Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the Southeast Region for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.
Women make up 39% of the general business majors at the school.
On average, general business graduates from UCF take out $21,576 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $260.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Strayer University - Virginia is a great place for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Arlington, Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 413 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - Virginia, 29% are male and 71% are female.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Virginia 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Gwinnett College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 52% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 48% are male.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Georgia Gwinnett College take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,116.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Georgia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - Georgia is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Atlanta.
About 74% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 26% are male.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Georgia 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UK is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington.
Of the 324 students majoring in general business at UK, 55% are male and 45% are female.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at UK take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,244. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $378, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 48% of the general business majors at the school.
On average, general business graduates from USF Tampa take out $22,369 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.
Full General Business/Commerce at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report
Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.
About 43% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 57% are male.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at VCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,716. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $193.
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With a ranking of #8, Strayer University - North Carolina did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Strayer University - North Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Morrisville.
Women make up 79% of the general business majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - North Carolina carry an average student debt load 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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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. The Citadel is a small public school located in the city of Charleston.
About 10% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 90% are male.
Full General Business/Commerce at Citadel Military College of South Carolina Report
Strayer University - South Carolina ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Greenville.
About 81% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 19% are male.
General Business majors at Strayer University - South Carolina 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.
Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - South Carolina Report
Strayer University - Tennessee ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Memphis, Strayer University - Tennessee is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Of the 139 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - Tennessee, 12% are male and 88% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Tennessee carry an average student debt load 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.
Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - Tennessee
University of Mississippi came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Ole Miss is a very large public school located in the town of University.
About 35% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 65% are male.
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University of the Cumberlands came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 139 students majoring in general business at Cumberlands, 58% are male and 42% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Cumberlands accumulate an average of around $21,984 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $86.
Full General Business/Commerce at University of the Cumberlands Report
Strayer University - Florida came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Tampa, Strayer University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 137 students majoring in general business at Strayer University - Florida, 33% are male and 67% are female.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Florida 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.
Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - Florida Report
Wake Forest University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 131 students majoring in general business at Wake Forest University, 44% are male and 56% are female.
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Campbellsville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 46% of the general business majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Campbellsville University accumulate an average of around $25,368 in student debt.
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Business & Commerce students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA |
| 18 | West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV |
| 19 | Murray State University | Murray, KY |
| 20 | College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA |
| 21 | American Public University System | Charles Town, WV |
| 21 | Augusta University | Augusta, GA |
Best General Business/Commerce Colleges by State
Explore the best general business/commerce schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,025 |
| Virginia | 1,437 |
| North Carolina | 494 |
| Florida | 1,813 |
| Tennessee | 664 |
| Kentucky | 2,455 |
| South Carolina | 832 |
| Louisiana | 712 |
| Arkansas | 767 |
| Alabama | 302 |
| Mississippi | 607 |
| West Virginia | 883 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.
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