2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce 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 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 207 schools in the Southeast 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 General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the general business programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools in Business & Commerce
Our analysis found University of Central Florida to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.
On average, general business graduates from UCF take out $21,500 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $260.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Campbellsville University is a great place for general business/commerce students. Located in the distant town of Campbellsville, Campbellsville University is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Campbellsville University take out is $25,086.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Strayer University - Georgia. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - Georgia is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large suburb of Atlanta.
After completing their degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Georgia carry an average student debt load of $44,490. 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 Strayer University - Virginia. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Arlington, Strayer University - Virginia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
General Business majors at Strayer University - Virginia take out an average of $44,490 in student loans while working on their egree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $121, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
The excellent programs at University of Kentucky helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in the Southeast Region . UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.
While working on their degree, general business majors at UK accumulate an average of around $23,250 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $378, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. VCU is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richmond.
After completing their degree, general business graduates from VCU carry an average student debt load of $23,870. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $193.
With a ranking of #7, Georgia Gwinnett College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia Gwinnett College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
General Business majors at Georgia Gwinnett College take out an average of $26,220 in student loans while working on their egree.
Strayer University - North Carolina ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. Strayer University - North Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Morrisville.
General Business majors at Strayer University - North Carolina take out an average of $44,490 in student loans while working on their egree. 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 South Florida - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, general business graduates from USF Tampa carry an average student debt load of $22,382. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $238.
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Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general business/commerce programs. The Citadel is a small public school located in the city of Charleston.
American Public University System ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
General Business majors at American Military University take out an average of $21,631 in student loans while working on their egree.
Georgia Military College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #12 on the list. Georgia Military College is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Milledgeville.
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West Virginia University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #13 on the list. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Morgantown.
While working on their degree, general business majors at WVU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $602.
Full General Business/Commerce at West Virginia University Report
With a ranking of #14, Northern Kentucky University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students. NKU is a large public school located in the large suburb of Highland Heights.
After completing their degree, general business graduates from NKU carry an average student debt load of $29,287.
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Strayer University - South Carolina came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Strayer University - South Carolina is a small private for-profit school located in the small city of Greenville.
While working on their degree, general business majors at Strayer University - South Carolina accumulate an average of around $44,490 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.
Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - South Carolina Report
Strayer University - Tennessee did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Memphis, Strayer University - Tennessee is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Strayer University - Tennessee take out is $44,490. 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 - Tennessee Report
Georgia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a very large student population.
Baton Rouge Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #18 on the list. BRCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge.
While working on their degree, general business majors at BRCC accumulate an average of around $15,875 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #19, University of Louisville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students. UofL is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Louisville.
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Strayer University - Florida landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general business/commerce programs. Located in the large suburb of Tampa, Strayer University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - Florida take out $44,490 in student loans while working on their 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 - Florida Report
South Louisiana Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Lafayette.
While working on their degree, general business majors at South Louisiana Community College accumulate an average of around $11,375 in student debt.
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Murray State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Murray.
General Business majors at Murray State take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
University of the Cumberlands ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
General Business majors at Cumberlands take out an average of $19,830 in student loans while working on their egree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $86.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region list. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Perkinston.
Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #24 on the list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
General Business majors at Florida State take out an average of $20,350 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 & Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia, AR |
| 33 | SOWELA Technical Community College | Lake Charles, LA |
| 34 | Holmes Community College | Goodman, MS |
| 35 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN |
| 35 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV |
| 37 | Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood, SC |
| 38 | University of Arkansas System eVersity | Little Rock, AR |
| 39 | Strayer University - Alabama | Birmingham, AL |
| 40 | Norfolk State University | Norfolk, VA |
| 41 | Delgado Community College | New Orleans, LA |
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 26 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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