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2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate

126 Ranked Colleges
1,874 Degrees Awarded
$17,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Business Administration and Management is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 1st of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 343,202 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,874 general business administration and management graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 126 colleges that offer a degree in general business administration and management. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general business administration and management programs that also have a lower cost than 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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The business administration school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate”.

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Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Business Administration and Management

#1

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Capella University is a large private for-profit school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 20 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Business Administration and Management at Capella University

#2

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wilmington University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Wilmington University is located in New Castle, Delaware and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Wilmington University are $8,834, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Business Administration and Management at Wilmington University

Out of the 126 schools in the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Phoenix - Arizona landed the #3 spot on the list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 45 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Phoenix - Arizona are $17,096, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Out of the 126 schools in the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Walden University landed the #4 spot on the list. Walden University is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 317 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Walden University are $10,716, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 25 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Liberty University are $8,349, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Creighton University

Omaha, Nebraska
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Creighton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Creighton is a medium-sized school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 8 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Creighton, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Creighton University are $18,528, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business administration students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #18 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools” 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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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Wisconsin - Whitewater is a public institution located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater are $19,200, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Northcentral University

San Diego, California

Northcentral University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 287 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Northcentral University are $18,095, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Concordia University, Chicago

River Forest, Illinois

With a ranking of #11, Concordia University, Chicago did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Concordia University, Chicago is located in River Forest, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Concordia University, Chicago are $9,378, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Concordia University, Chicago General Business Administration and Management Report

#12

George Fox University

Newberg, Oregon

George Fox University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. GFU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Newberg, Oregon. It awarded 10 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GFU are $14,247.

Full George Fox University General Business Administration and Management Report

#13

Webster University

Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 3 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Webster University are $13,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Management and Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 30 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Management and Technology are $7,110, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Management and Technology General Business Administration and Management Report

#23 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. 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.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree business administration students list, UT Austin has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona

Grand Canyon University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Grand Canyon University General Business Administration and Management Report

#16

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan

With a ranking of #16, Lawrence Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. Lawrence Technological University is located in Southfield, Michigan and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Lawrence Technological University are $17,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Colorado Springs, Colorado is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business administration degrees to 83 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Colorado Technical University - Colorado Springs are $14,413, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#12 in overall quality

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. UMN Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMN Twin Cities are $28,845, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #19, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate list. UARK is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121.

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#20

Saint Ambrose University

Davenport, Iowa

Saint Ambrose University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. St. Ambrose University is located in Davenport, Iowa and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s business administration degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at St. Ambrose University are $18,150, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UofM is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 13 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202.

Read more about General Business Administration and Management at UofM

#22

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
#19 in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. West Lafayette, Indiana 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.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue University - Main Campus are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Iowa State University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948.

Full Iowa State University General Business Administration and Management Report

#24

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#22 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Athens, Georgia 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best General Business Administration and Management Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#25

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

Saint Leo University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business Administration Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Leo, Florida, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s business administration degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Leo University are $14,568.

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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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