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2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 343,202 general business administration and management students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general business administration and management. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general business administration and management programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general business administration and management program at the school. 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 $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Business Administration and Management (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 $48-$75k. Located in Edinburg, Texas, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Rio Grande Valley, the school also landed the #16 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 Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UT Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#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 #4 for the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

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#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 20 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. 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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#3 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 43 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 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 ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#8 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University 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 $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 15 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 45 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 $48-$75k list, UOPX - Arizona has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, 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 $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 11 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #15 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 UTEP are $16,180.

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#11 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UT Arlington is located in Arlington, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Arlington, the school also landed the #11 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 UT Arlington are $23,376.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k 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.

NMSU Main Campus also took 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#13 in overall quality

University of the Southwest ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USW, the school also landed 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 USW are $22,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #7 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 University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

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#15

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#9 in overall quality

University of Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #15. Irving, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 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 Dallas are $33,750, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

American InterContinental University - Online ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. 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.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business administration students whose families make $48-$75k list, AIU Online has also earned the #17 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 AIU Online are $12,846.

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#17

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#12 in overall quality

Grand Canyon University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Grand Canyon University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of the Incarnate Word did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of the Incarnate Word is a medium-sized school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 8 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 $48-$75k list, UIW has also earned the #10 rank 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 landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Wayland Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Plainview, Texas. It awarded 7 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Wayland Baptist University also made our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wayland Baptist University are $14,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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