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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in the Southeast Region

259 Ranked Colleges
41,763 Degrees Awarded
$11,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region” ranking.

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 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” ranking, we looked at 259 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

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree business, management & marketing students.

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

#20 in overall quality

Out of the 259 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide landed the #1 spot on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 580 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 list, Embry-Riddle Worldwide has also earned the #20 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide are $8,568.

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#2

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Top 15% in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia. It awarded 911 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

American Military University excels when it comes to business, management and marketing quality. 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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Top 15% in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of the Potomac - VA Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region. University of the Potomac - VA Campus is a small school located in Vienna, Virginia that handed out 136 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of the Potomac - VA Campus also claimed a top spot 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 the Potomac - VA Campus are $5,850, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia
Top 20% in overall quality

Out of the 259 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Liberty University landed the #4 spot on the list. Liberty University is a large school located in Lynchburg, Virginia that handed out 1,722 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on this list, Liberty University is in the top on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% 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 Liberty University are $8,349.

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#4

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky

Out of the 259 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of the Cumberlands landed the #4 spot on the list. Cumberlands is a private not-for-profit institution located in Williamsburg, Kentucky. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 211 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Cumberlands are $4,582, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville, Tennessee

Trevecca Nazarene University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Trevecca Nazarene University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 165 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at TNU are $9,282, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Top 20% in overall quality

John Brown University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. John Brown University is located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 57 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, JBU also did well on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category. Average graduate tuition and fees at John Brown University are $13,920, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
Top 15% in overall quality

Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a small public school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 121 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

The Citadel also claimed a top spot on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are $18,540.

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#9

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky

Campbellsville University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Campbellsville, Kentucky 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 215 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Campbellsville University are $8,773, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Belhaven University

Jackson, Mississippi

Belhaven University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #10. Belhaven University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jackson, Mississippi. It awarded 516 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Belhaven are $10,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
Top 20% in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, The University of Tampa did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. The University of Tampa is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 202 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UT 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 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tampa are $11,870.

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#12

Anderson University South Carolina

Anderson, South Carolina
Top 25% in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Anderson University South Carolina did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Anderson University South Carolina is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Anderson, South Carolina. It awarded 48 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 Anderson University South Carolina are $11,178.

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#13

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. Harding is located in Searcy, Arkansas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Harding University are $11,928, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Gardner - Webb University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. This small school is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, and it awarded 117 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 Gardner - Webb University are $9,050.

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#15

Charleston Southern University

Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston Southern University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. CSU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charleston, South Carolina. It awarded 93 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Charleston Southern University are $7,800, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Union University

Jackson, Tennessee

Union University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This small school is located in Jackson, Tennessee, and it awarded 55 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 Union University are $10,671.

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With a ranking of #17, University of Management and Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 186 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Management and Technology are $7,110, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Elon University

Elon, North Carolina
#24 in overall quality

Elon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. This medium-sized school is located in Elon, North Carolina, and it awarded 47 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Elon not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Elon University are $18,432, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Top 20% in overall quality

University of Charleston 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 ranking. UC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 151 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UC excels when it comes to business, management and marketing quality. 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 University of Charleston are $17,400.

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#20

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
Top 20% in overall quality

Mercer University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Macon, Georgia, and it awarded 256 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer excels when it comes to business, management and marketing quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mercer University are $15,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida

With a ranking of #21, Palm Beach Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 60 degrees 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 Palm Beach Atlantic are $11,036.

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#22

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#7 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Georgia is a large public school situated in Athens, Georgia. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#23

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, Kentucky

Thomas More University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #23. This small school is located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, and it awarded 84 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas More University are $11,327, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
Top 20% in overall quality

Saint Leo University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #24. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Leo, Florida, and it awarded 599 masters’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

St. Leo University excels when it comes to business, management and marketing quality. It’s in the top 20% 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 St. Leo University are $14,568.

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#25

Asbury University

Wilmore, Kentucky

Asbury University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region list. Wilmore, Kentucky is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s business, management and marketing degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Asbury University are $9,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Rest of the Best 40 in Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region

Not only did these schools make the top 40 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#27

University of North Alabama

Florence, Alabama
#28

Mississippi College

Clinton, Mississippi
#29

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina
#30

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, Tennessee
#31

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#31

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#33

Bellarmine University

Louisville, Kentucky
#34

Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee
#35

Wingate University

Wingate, North Carolina
#36

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#37

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#38

Queens University of Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#39

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, Virginia
#39

Milligan University

Milligan College, Tennessee

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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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