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2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 841,037 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, business, management and marketing is the 1st most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, business, management and marketing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,966 and had an average of $27,464 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 102,858 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $44,425 and $26,135 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 522 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 28 colleges that offer a degree in business, management and marketing. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent business, management and marketing programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the business, management and marketing program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Rice is located in Houston, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

Rice not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Laredo, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106.

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#24 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Austin has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Houston. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Houston is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

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#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 20 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #2 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

UTSA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

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#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 25 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 19 students in 2019-2020.

UNT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 46 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 28 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UT Dallas is located in Richardson, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Phoenix - Arizona ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 178 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UOPX - Arizona, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UOPX - Arizona are $17,096, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UT Tyler is located in Tyler, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

UT Tyler also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #23. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Tyler are $16,308, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. El Paso, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UTEP also took the #22 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180.

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#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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With a ranking of #18, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 3 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

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#19

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#20 in overall quality

University of the Southwest came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of the Southwest is a small school located in Hobbs, New Mexico that handed out 4 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

USW not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Southwest are $22,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution located in Norman, Oklahoma. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Oklahoma, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#21

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #21. University of Dallas is a small school located in Irving, Texas that handed out 4 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Dallas are $33,750, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25 in overall quality

With a ranking of #22, Hardin - Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Hardin - Simmons University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Abilene, Texas. It awarded 9 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Hardin - Simmons also took the #25 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hardin - Simmons are $14,320.

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American InterContinental University - Online ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Schaumburg, Illinois, this fairly large private for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at AIU Online are $12,846.

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#24

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Our Lady of the Lake University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #24. Our Lady of the Lake University is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $48-$75k list, OLLU has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Our Lady of the Lake University are $17,490, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, Grand Canyon University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Grand Canyon University is located in Phoenix, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

Grand Canyon University also took the #18 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Grand Canyon University are $11,436, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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  • 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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  • 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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