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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Business Administration and Management (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

19 Ranked Colleges
247 Degrees Awarded
$22,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 343,202 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, general business administration and management is the 1st most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 42,385 general business administration and management graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 247 general business administration and management graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in general business administration and management. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general business administration and management programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general business administration and management program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Business Administration and Management (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rice University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Rice University is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Rice also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 16 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Arizona State University - Tempe. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 43 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. The University of Texas at Austin is a public institution located in Austin, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Texas Tech is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 15 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a public institution located in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#4 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in El Paso, Texas, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, UTEP has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Phoenix - Arizona came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Phoenix - Arizona is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UOPX - Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096.

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#18 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Las Cruces, New Mexico is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NMSU Main Campus, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Arlington, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376.

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#7 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Dallas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Irving, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

American InterContinental University - Online came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. AIU Online is located in Schaumburg, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

AIU Online did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American InterContinental University - Online are $12,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of the Southwest did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

USW also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Southwest are $22,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Grand Canyon University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this large private for-profit school handed out 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business administration students whose families make $0-$30k list, Grand Canyon University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of the Incarnate Word came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIW, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UIW are $19,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas
#14 in overall quality

Wayland Baptist University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Plainview, Texas. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Wayland Baptist University, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Wayland Baptist University are $14,710.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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