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2024 Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region

118 Colleges in the Southeast Region
13,506 General Business Degrees Awarded
$43,048 Avg Early-Career Salary
General Business/Commerce is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #16 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 118 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 13,506 degrees in general business/commerce to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Business/Commerce School

Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region The general business program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Business/Commerce rankings. For our Best Overall General Business/Commerce School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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/Commerce Rankings by Degree Level

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

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 Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General Business/Commerce in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general business degrees they offer, see the list below. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

18 Top Southeast Region Schools in General Business

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Every student pursuing a degree in general business/commerce has to look into Emory University. 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 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were about 6 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. General Business/Commerce degree recipients from Emory University receive an earnings boost of approximately $90,944 over the typical earnings of general business/commerce graduates.

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1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
92 General Business Degrees Awarded
$70,044 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Tulane University of Louisiana if you want to pursue a degree in general business/commerce. 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 approximately 92 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent data year. Those general business/commerce students who get their degree from Tulane University of Louisiana receive $26,996 more than the standard general business graduate.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$67,467 Median Starting Salary

Virginia Tech is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general business/commerce. 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 approximately 8 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce major at Virginia Tech make $24,419 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
448 General Business Degrees Awarded
0.2% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Kentucky if you want to pursue a degree in general business/commerce. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 448 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available. Those general business/commerce students who get their degree from University of Kentucky make $10,379 more than the standard general business student.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
144 General Business Degrees Awarded
$52,146 Median Starting Salary

Any student who is interested in general business/commerce needs to look into Florida State University. Florida State is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. A Best Colleges rank of #121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Florida State is a great university overall.

There were about 144 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Florida State in the most recent year we have data available. Those general business/commerce students who get their degree from Florida State University make $9,097 more than the typical general business graduate.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 General Business Degrees Awarded
14.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were about 131 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. General Business/Commerce degree recipients from Wake Forest University earn a boost of about $22,485 above the average income of general business/commerce majors.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In VA
55 General Business Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
252 General Business Degrees Awarded
32.9% Growth in Graduates

American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town. A Best Colleges rank of #144 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.

There were approximately 252 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce major at American Public University System make $2,734 above the typical graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
406 General Business Degrees Awarded
$52,436 Median Starting Salary

VCU is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 406 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce degree program at Virginia Commonwealth University earn $9,388 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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UA is a very large public university located in the small city of Tuscaloosa. A Best Colleges rank of #139 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UA is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general business/commerce from The University of Alabama

10
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
337 General Business Degrees Awarded
9.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 77 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were approximately 337 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at USF Tampa in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the general business program report average early career income of $41,197.

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11
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
890 General Business Degrees Awarded
11.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #193 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 890 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UCF in the most recent year we have data available. General Business/Commerce degree recipients from University of Central Florida earn a boost of approximately $13,393 over the typical income of general business/commerce majors.

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12
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 General Business Degrees Awarded
$61,103 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 41 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent data year. General Business/Commerce degree recipients from University of Georgia get an earnings boost of approximately $18,055 above the average income of general business/commerce graduates.

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13
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC
284 General Business Degrees Awarded

The Citadel is a small public college located in the midsize city of Charleston. This college ranks 6th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were about 284 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at The Citadel in the most recent data year.

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Belmont University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
111 General Business Degrees Awarded
$59,133 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #206 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Belmont is a great university overall.

There were approximately 111 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Belmont in the most recent data year. Those general business/commerce students who get their degree from Belmont University earn $16,084 more than the standard general business grad.

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
221 General Business Degrees Awarded
45.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, NKU is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 221 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at NKU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general business/commerce program at Northern Kentucky University earn $23,531 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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16
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
168 General Business Degrees Awarded
31.5% Growth in Graduates

UofL is a very large public university located in the city of Louisville. This university ranks 2nd out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 168 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent data year. General Business/Commerce degree recipients from University of Louisville receive an earnings boost of around $32,147 above the typical income of general business/commerce graduates.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
152 General Business Degrees Awarded
34.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Williamsburg, Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 38 colleges for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were approximately 152 general business/commerce students who graduated with this degree at Cumberlands in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the general business program make about $37,376 in the first couple years of their career.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General Business/Commerce students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
18 Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
19 Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
20 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA
21 Strayer University - Virginia Arlington, VA
22 West Virginia University Morgantown, WV
23 University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR
24 University of Mississippi University, MS
25 Strayer University - Georgia Chamblee, GA

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges by State

Explore the best general business/commerce schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 2,025
Florida 282 1,813
North Carolina 279 494
Virginia 274 1,437
Tennessee 269 664
South Carolina 248 832
Kentucky 244 2,455
Louisiana 242 709
Mississippi 234 607
Arkansas 234 663
Alabama 233 302
West Virginia 207 870

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General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.

General Business Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 13,506

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 106,557
Accounting 24,444
Marketing 14,428
Finance & Financial Management 13,324
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 7,905
Hospitality Management 6,049
Business Support & Assistant Services 5,453
Entrepreneurial Studies 4,127
Human Resource Management 3,740
Management Information Systems 3,355

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