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2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

276 Ranked Colleges
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$26,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Business, Management & Marketing is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 1st of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 841,037 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 Southeast region, there were 204,983 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,231 and $28,420 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 41,763 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 276 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1,036 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree business, management & marketing students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to 935 students in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Florida Business, Management & Marketing Report

#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 276 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 678 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree business, management & marketing students with aid list, University of Virginia has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 641 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Top 15% in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,398 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, FIU is in the top on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211.

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Louisiana State University - Shreveport ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a medium-sized public school situated in Shreveport, Louisiana. It awarded 1,577 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University - Shreveport are $19,731, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Top 15% in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school handed out 584 degrees to qualified masters’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, USF Tampa is in the top on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126.

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#8

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 361 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 356 diplomas to qualified masters’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to 1,262 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree business, management & marketing students with aid list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140.

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#11

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
Top 15% in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 475 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UCF also did well on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida

The University of West Florida ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of West Florida is a fairly large public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 195 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of West Florida are $24,894, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 480 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Georgia Business, Management & Marketing Report

#14

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
Top 25% in overall quality

Appalachian State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Boone, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 97 degrees to qualified masters’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Appalachian State University are $21,439, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Top 15% in overall quality

American Public University System ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. American Military University is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 911 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, American Military University is also in the top of our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American Public University System are $7,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
Top 25% in overall quality

Northern Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #15. Highland Heights, Kentucky is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to 133 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Kentucky University are $17,358.

Full Northern Kentucky University Business, Management & Marketing Report

#17

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UNC Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 99 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Top 20% in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 647 diplomas to qualified masters’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

On top of its placing in this ranking, FAU also did well on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

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#19

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

University of North Florida came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to 231 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of Mississippi

University, Mississippi
Top 15% in overall quality

University of Mississippi landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Ole Miss is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 263 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Ole Miss is also in the top of our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at Ole Miss are $25,099, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Fort Myers, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 92 diplomas to qualified masters’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 Florida Gulf Coast University are $31,216.

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#22

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#9 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 193 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#22 in overall quality

William & Mary did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #23. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 476 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree business, management & marketing students with aid list, William & Mary has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

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#24

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia
#19 in overall quality

James Madison University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 101 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

JMU also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at JMU are $29,544, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25

Augusta University

Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #25. Augusta University is a medium-sized school located in Augusta, Georgia that handed out 41 masters’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 Augusta University are $20,712.

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Rest of the Best 43 in Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

Not only did these schools make the top 43 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#27

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, North Carolina
#29

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#30

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#31

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia
#32

McNeese State University

Lake Charles, Louisiana
#33

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#34

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
#35

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#36

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#37

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#38

Columbus State University

Columbus, Georgia
#40

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#41

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
#42

University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Pembroke, North Carolina
#42

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia

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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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