by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 45 doctor's degrees in general business/commerce to qualified students.
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Your choice of general business/commerce for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general business program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general business/commerce students working on their doctor's degree.
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/Commerce Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in general business/commerce.
Every student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in general business/commerce needs to look into Emory University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from Emory University
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from Virginia Tech
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general business/commerce needs to take a look at Tulane University of Louisiana. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from Tulane University of Louisiana
Florida State University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from Florida State University
It is difficult to beat University of Kentucky if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general business/commerce. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from University of Kentucky
Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general business/commerce from Georgia State University
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One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, General Business/Commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 45 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 766 |
| Human Resource Management | 107 |
| Other Business, Management & Marketing | 36 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 31 |
| Hospitality Management | 11 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Marketing | 6 |
| Management Information Systems | 4 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 2 |
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