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2024 Best General Business Administration and Management Schools in the Southeast Region

408 Colleges in the Southeast Region
87,589 Business Administration Degrees Awarded
General Business Administration and Management is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 408 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general business administration and management. Combined, these schools handed out 87,589 degrees in general business administration and management to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings

Choosing a Great General Business Administration and Management School

Best General Business Administration and Management Schools in the Southeast Region Your choice of general business administration and management school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General Business Administration and Management School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

General Business Administration and Management Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Business Administration
Bachelor's Degrees in Business Administration
Master's Degrees in Business Administration
Doctor's Degrees in Business Administration

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Business Administration and Management Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Business Administration and Management in the Southeast Region

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the business administration degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Southeast Region Schools in Business Administration

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In VA
469 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

It is difficult to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you want to pursue a degree in general business administration and management. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were about 469 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In NC
782 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

It's difficult to beat Duke University if you wish to pursue a degree in general business administration and management. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 782 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
27th Most Popular In TN
55 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Vanderbilt University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general business administration and management. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In GA
592 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Emory University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general business administration and management. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 592 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In NC
361 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were approximately 361 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
648 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #24 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Georgia Tech is a great school overall.

There were roughly 648 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In GA
443 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

UGA is a fairly large public university located in the city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were roughly 443 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
1,255 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

UF is a very large public university located in the city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 1255 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In VA
98 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Washington and Lee is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #83 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washington and Lee is a great university overall.

There were roughly 98 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Washington and Lee in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In LA
250 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 250 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year.

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AL
560 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 560 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NC
925 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 925 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
554 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Clemson is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Clemson. This university ranks 1st out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 554 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TN
295 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

UT Knoxville is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Knoxville. This university ranks 2nd out of 45 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 295 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent data year.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
307 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

UARK is a very large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. This university ranks 1st out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 307 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In VA
519 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. This school ranks 4th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 519 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In WV
2,754 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. This university ranks 1st out of 28 schools for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were approximately 2754 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7th Most Popular In VA
311 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 311 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In FL
255 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were roughly 255 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AL
2,124 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit university located in the town of Orange Beach. This university ranks 1st out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 2124 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In FL
393 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 393 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Embry-Riddle Worldwide in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In FL
1,069 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 1069 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NC
274 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 4th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 274 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent year we have data available.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In SC
425 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 425 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent data year.

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University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In VA
234 Business Administration Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of University of Richmond, URichmond is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 8th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were roughly 234 general business administration and management students who graduated with this degree at URichmond in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best General Business Administration and Management Schools in the Southeast Region

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Lipscomb University
Nashville, TN

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Marymount University
Arlington, VA
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Furman University
Greenville, SC
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Additional Award Winners

This list represents the rest of the schools awarded a Best General Business Administration and Management Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 408 different Southeast general business administration and management schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
51 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA
52 Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
53 Elon University Elon, NC
54 Anderson University South Carolina Anderson, SC
55 Samford University Birmingham, AL
56 Georgia Northwestern Technical College Rome, GA
57 Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
58 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
59 University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
60 John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR
61 Appalachian State University Boone, NC

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General Business Administration and Management Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
62 Athens State University Athens, AL
63 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
64 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
65 Rhodes College Memphis, TN
66 Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
67 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
68 University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
69 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale, FL
70 University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY
71 Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
72 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
73 Shenandoah University Winchester, VA
74 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
75 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
76 University of Mississippi University, MS
77 Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC
78 Trevecca Nazarene University Nashville, TN
79 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
80 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
81 Belmont University Nashville, TN

Best General Business Administration and Management Colleges by State

Explore the best general business administration and management colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 11,965
North Carolina 710 9,415
Georgia 690 6,708
Virginia 630 10,253
Tennessee 624 4,831
South Carolina 530 3,455
Kentucky 518 2,235
Mississippi 501 2,554
Alabama 500 6,017
Louisiana 489 5,091
Arkansas 466 1,584
West Virginia 410 3,599

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General Business Administration and Management is one of 16 different types of Business Administration & Management programs to choose from.

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Interior Design Management 6,139
Supply Chain Management 3,689
Organizational Leadership 3,185
Operations Management 2,375
Office Administration 1,883
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 580
Project Management 469
Transportation/Mobility Management 284
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management 161
Science/Technology Management 75

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