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2023 Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region

834 Colleges
$43,912 Avg Salary
$26,239 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Business, Management & Marketing School for You

In 2020-2021, 862,104 degrees and certificates were awarded to business, management and marketing students, making the major the 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 834 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 Business, Management & Marketing program at each school on the list.

Check out the business, management and marketing programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .

#1

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

Our 2023 rankings named Valencia College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for business, management and marketing students. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $15,160 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best business, management and marketing schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at FIU accumulate an average of around $19,486 in student debt.

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#3

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

The excellent programs at Broward College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business, management and marketing schools in the Southeast Region . BC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from BC carry an average student debt load of $13,988.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Liberty University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from Liberty University take out $30,243 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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#5

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Out of the 834 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Miami Dade College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from MDC carry an average student debt load of $11,443.

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American Public University System ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $26,943.

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#7

University of Georgia

Athens, GA

With a ranking of #7, University of Georgia did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. Located in the medium-sized city of Athens, UGA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at UGA take out is $21,539. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $232, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Central Florida came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at UCF take out is $21,468. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $237.

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#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #9 on the list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UA take out $23,983 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $636, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from UofSC carry an average student debt load of $24,417. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $499.

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#11

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL

Columbia Southern University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit school with a large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from Columbia Southern University carry an average student debt load of $27,849.

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#12

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public college with a very large student population.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at Florida State take out an average of $19,879 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $198, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. USF Tampa is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $21,670 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $186.

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Louisiana State University - Shreveport ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Shreveport.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at Louisiana State University - Shreveport take out an average of $31,103 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. FSCJ is a very large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at FSCJ accumulate an average of around $22,134 in student debt.

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#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

With a ranking of #16, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. UF is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from UF carry an average student debt load of $17,684. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $197, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#17

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. FAU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Boca Raton.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from FAU carry an average student debt load of $19,700. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $168, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Wake Technical Community College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Raleigh.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Wake Technical Community College take out is $18,184.

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#19

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Virginia Tech take out is $23,996. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $377.

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#20

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Auburn University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Auburn take out is $22,370. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $594.

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#21

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UARK take out $23,945 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $340, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #22 on the list. UT Knoxville is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $22,114 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 $320.

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#23

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at GMU take out an average of $21,082 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 $334.

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North Carolina State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. NC State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Raleigh.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from NC State take out $21,575 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $286.

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#25

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Georgia State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Atlanta.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Georgia State take out is $25,912. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $150.

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#27

University of Mississippi

University, MS
#28

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA
#31

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#32

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY
#36

Clemson University

Clemson, SC
#37

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA
#38

Duke University

Durham, NC
#39

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL
#40

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL
#43

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA
#45

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#47

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY
#49

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#50

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 834 different Southeast business, management and marketing schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
52 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
53 Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
53 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
55 Central Georgia Technical College Warner Robins, GA
56 Belhaven University Jackson, MS
57 Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN
58 The University of Tampa Tampa, FL
59 Strayer University - Georgia Atlanta, GA
60 Troy University Troy, AL
61 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC
62 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
62 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
64 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
65 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
66 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
67 Eastern Florida State College Cocoa, FL
68 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
69 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
70 University of Louisville Louisville, KY
71 Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, GA
72 University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA
73 Emory University Atlanta, GA
74 Indian River State College Fort Pierce, FL
75 St Petersburg College Clearwater, FL
76 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC
77 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
78 Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL
79 William & Mary Williamsburg, VA
80 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
81 Rasmussen University - Florida Ocala, FL
82 Delgado Community College New Orleans, LA
83 Palm Beach State College Lake Worth, FL
84 Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL
85 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
86 University of Charleston Charleston, WV
87 Fayetteville Technical Community College Fayetteville, NC
87 Albany Technical College Albany, GA
89 Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC
90 Atlanta Technical College Atlanta, GA
91 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
92 Chattahoochee Technical College Marietta, GA
93 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
94 University of North Alabama Florence, AL
95 University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA
96 Daytona State College Daytona Beach, FL
97 Elon University Elon, NC
98 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
99 Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
100 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
100 Strayer University - North Carolina Morrisville, NC
102 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
103 Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA
104 Mercer University Macon, GA
105 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
106 University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
107 Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA
108 Faulkner University Montgomery, AL
109 Gaston College Dallas, NC
110 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
111 Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN
112 Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL
113 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
114 Tidewater Community College Norfolk, VA
115 Regent University Virginia Beach, VA
116 University of Management and Technology Arlington, VA
117 Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN
118 Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA
119 Tennessee Technological University Cookeville, TN
120 Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
121 University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA
122 University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR
123 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
124 Lanier Technical College Oakwood, GA
125 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC

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, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
126 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY
127 Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR
128 High Point University High Point, NC
129 Barry University Miami, FL
129 Marshall University Huntington, WV
131 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR
132 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
133 Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC
134 Lynn University Boca Raton, FL
134 Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA
136 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
137 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
138 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY
139 Citadel Military College of South Carolina Charleston, SC
139 Bethel University McKenzie, TN
139 Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY
142 Florida Institute of Technology - Online Melbourne, FL
143 ECPI University Virginia Beach, VA
144 Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL
145 Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA
145 Stetson University DeLand, FL
147 Southern Regional Technical College Thomasville, GA
148 Athens State University Athens, AL
149 Belmont University Nashville, TN
150 Sullivan University Louisville, KY
151 Clayton State University Morrow, GA
151 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
153 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
154 West Georgia Technical College Waco, GA
155 Rollins College Winter Park, FL
155 Strayer University - South Carolina Greenville, SC
157 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
158 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
159 Georgia Piedmont Technical College Clarkston, GA
160 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC
161 University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR
162 North Carolina A & T State University Greensboro, NC
163 SOWELA Technical Community College Lake Charles, LA
164 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
165 Jefferson State Community College Birmingham, AL
165 Campbell University Buies Creek, NC

Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges by State

Explore the best business, management and marketing schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 19,372
West Virginia 7,145
South Carolina 10,000
Florida 38,945
Virginia 20,162
Arkansas 5,320
Mississippi 6,031
Louisiana 10,068
Alabama 13,789
Kentucky 8,045
Georgia 19,137
Tennessee 10,909

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 416,590
Accounting 99,265
Finance & Financial Management 57,778
General Business/Commerce 56,042
Marketing 52,916
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 43,382
Human Resource Management 28,787
Business Support & Assistant Services 19,119
Hospitality Management 17,689
Management Information Systems 13,680
Entrepreneurial Studies 11,319
International Business 9,101
Real Estate 6,547
General Sales & Marketing 5,923
Business/Managerial Economics 5,667
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing 5,191
Other Business, Management & Marketing 4,822
Construction Management 3,846
Insurance 1,809
Taxation 1,547
Business/Corporate Communications 1,029
Telecommunications Management 55

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 Amit Savargaonkar.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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