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

312 Colleges
$46,664 Avg Salary
$24,341 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. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 312 schools in the Southwest Region to see which programs were the most popular 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 Southwest Region .

Our analysis found University of Phoenix - Arizona to be the most popular school for business, management and marketing students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Tempe, UOPX - Arizona is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from UOPX - Arizona carry an average student debt load of $30,370. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $136, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for business, management and marketing students. ASU - Tempe is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at ASU - Tempe accumulate an average of around $18,236 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 $353.

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#3

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 312 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Canyon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $27,321 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 $154.

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Out of the 312 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public school with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from Texas A&M College Station carry an average student debt load of $19,024. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $328.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, TX

The excellent programs at University of Houston helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business, management and marketing schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at UH take out an average of $20,443 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $223.

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American InterContinental University - Online landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Located in the rural area of Schaumburg, AIU Online is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at AIU Online accumulate an average of around $43,002 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 $116.

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With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the city of Austin.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at UT Austin take out is $19,400. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $280, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public college with a very large student population.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from UT Dallas carry an average student debt load of $19,016. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $285.

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University of North Texas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UNT take out $19,545 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 $196.

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

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UT Arlington take out $21,144 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 $193.

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#11

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #11 on the list. Texas Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Lubbock.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Texas Tech take out is $22,594. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $263, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#12

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at El Centro College accumulate an average of around $14,747 in student debt.

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#13

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University of Arizona landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public school with a very large student population.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at University of Arizona take out is $20,476. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $424, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at University of Oklahoma accumulate an average of around $22,502 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $578.

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region list. OSU is a fairly large public school located in the distant town of Stillwater.

Business, Management & Marketing majors at OSU take out an average of $23,528 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 $353.

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#16

Lee College

Baytown, TX

Lee College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the city of Baytown, Lee College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Houston - Downtown landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. UH Downtown is a large public school located in the city of Houston.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UH Downtown take out $23,254 in student loans while working on their degree.

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The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. UTSA is a very large public school located in the city of San Antonio.

On average, business, management and marketing graduates from UTSA take out $21,384 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $138.

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#19

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the small city of San Marcos, Texas State is a public school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at Texas State accumulate an average of around $22,298 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $267.

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#20

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ

With a ranking of #20, Northern Arizona University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public college with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at NAU accumulate an average of around $22,413 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $359.

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#21

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Baylor is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Waco.

After completing their degree, business, management and marketing graduates from Baylor carry an average student debt load of $21,961. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $698.

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Arizona State University - Skysong 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. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Scottsdale.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $20,068 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $307.

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Houston Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Houston Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.

The average amount in student loans that business, management and marketing majors at Houston Community College take out is $22,695.

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Tarrant County College District landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business, management and marketing programs. Tarrant County College is a very large public school located in the large city of Fort Worth.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at Tarrant County College accumulate an average of around $15,513 in student debt.

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Southern Methodist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #25 on the list. SMU is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas.

While working on their degree, business, management and marketing majors at SMU accumulate an average of around $18,832 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $446, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#26

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ
#28

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX
#32

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, TX
#34

Texas Christian University

Fort Worth, TX
#41

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, TX
#43

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

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 Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
47 Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX
48 University of Central Oklahoma Edmond, OK
49 Lamar University Beaumont, TX
50 Wayland Baptist University Plainview, TX
51 Texas A&M University - San Antonio San Antonio, TX
52 Rice University Houston, TX
53 New Mexico State University - Main Campus Las Cruces, NM
54 Texas A&M International University Laredo, TX
55 Southeastern Oklahoma State University Durant, OK
56 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin Odessa, TX
57 Tulsa Community College Tulsa, OK
58 Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
59 Saint Edward’s University Austin, TX
60 Angelo State University San Angelo, TX
61 Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK
62 Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ

Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges by State

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

State Degrees Awarded
Arizona 27,341
Texas 52,072
New Mexico 2,360
Oklahoma 7,959

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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