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2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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$14,000 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Business/Managerial Economics is the 110th most popular major in the country with 6,169 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, business/managerial economics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $46,084 and had an average of $21,728 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 605 business/managerial economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,620 and $20,389 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in business/managerial economics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great business/managerial economics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the business/managerial economics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 24 Best Value Colleges for Business/Managerial Economics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of North Texas is located in Denton, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 ’s managerial economics degrees to qualified students.

UNT also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. It costs about $9,082 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of North Texas.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school handed out 68 diplomas to qualified ’s managerial economics students in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $11,109 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend The University of Texas at San Antonio.

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#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Arizona is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 55 ’s managerial economics degrees to qualified students.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #3. It costs about $11,466 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend University of Arizona.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s managerial economics degrees to 42 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $9,962 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend OSU.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a public institution located in Odessa, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Permian Basin also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #11. The yearly cost to attend The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is $10,221 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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The University of Texas at Tyler ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Tyler, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s managerial economics students in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UT Tyler is $7,058 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#7

MSU Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

MSU Texas came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Wichita Falls, Texas, and it awarded 9 ’s managerial economics degrees in 2019-2020.

MSU Texas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend MSU Texas is $8,554 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#8

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 42 ’s managerial economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas State has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Texas State University is $12,292 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s managerial economics degrees to 30 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend The University of Texas at El Paso is $7,427 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#10

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona

Northern Arizona University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s managerial economics degrees to 70 students in 2019-2020.

NAU also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #10. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Arizona University is $9,799 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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Stephen F Austin State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Nacogdoches, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified ’s managerial economics students in 2019-2020.

SFASU also took the #14 spot in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend SFASU is $10,816 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#12

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas

Lamar University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Lamar University is a public institution located in Beaumont, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Lamar University has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Lamar University is $10,631 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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With a ranking of #13, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school awarded 34 degrees to qualified ’s managerial economics students in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for UT Arlington is $12,974 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. The yearly cost to attend University of Oklahoma is $17,285 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Business/Managerial Economics Report

#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school handed out 14 diplomas to qualified ’s managerial economics students in 2019-2020.

SHSU also took the #20 spot in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for SHSU is $11,634 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#16

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas

West Texas A&M University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #16. West Texas A&M University is located in Canyon, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 ’s managerial economics degrees to qualified students.

West Texas A&M University also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #21. It costs about $10,146 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend West Texas A&M University.

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University of Central Oklahoma ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Edmond, Oklahoma, and it awarded 12 ’s managerial economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UCO has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UCO is $13,381 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#18

Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oklahoma City University is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 ’s managerial economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, OCU has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. It costs about $19,034 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Oklahoma City University.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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#19

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tarleton is a public institution located in Stephenville, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Tarleton also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. The yearly cost to attend Tarleton State University is $17,132 for southwest region managerial economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#20

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public institution located in Corpus Christi, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 9 ’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Corpus Christi did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is $16,393 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#21

University of the Incarnate Word

San Antonio, Texas

University of the Incarnate Word ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s managerial economics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIW, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for UIW is $23,053 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Full UIW Business/Managerial Economics Report

#22

Baylor University

Waco, Texas

Baylor University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s managerial economics degrees to 79 students in 2019-2020.

Baylor also made our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #1. It costs about $29,849 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend Baylor University.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Baylor Business/Managerial Economics Report

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #23. University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is a small school located in Belton, Texas that handed out 6 ’s managerial economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UMHB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UMHB is $23,959 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

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#24

Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Oklahoma Wesleyan University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Oklahoma Wesleyan University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 ’s managerial economics degrees in 2019-2020.

OKWU or OWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in the Southwest Region” list. It costs about $22,472 for Southwest Region Managerial Economics students whose families make $30-$48k per year to attend OKWU or OWU.

The impressive student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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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%.

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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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