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2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

33 Ranked Colleges
2,560 Degrees Awarded
$20,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Business Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Business/Commerce is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 55,749 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Southeast region, there were 12,085 general business/commerce graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 2,560 general business/commerce graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 33 colleges that offered a degree in general business/commerce. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general business/commerce 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 general business/commerce 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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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Business/Commerce in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Central Florida is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 259 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general business students with aid list, UCF has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Central Florida General Business/Commerce Report

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 168 masters’s general business degrees to qualified students.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Florida State University

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 33 diplomas to qualified masters’s general business students in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#4

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Kentucky University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Northern Kentucky University is located in Highland Heights, Kentucky and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 100 masters’s general business degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NKU, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 NKU are $17,358.

Full Northern Kentucky University General Business/Commerce Report

#5

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#23 in overall quality

Out of the 33 schools in the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. Jacksonville, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general business degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general business students with aid list, UNF has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 UNF are $21,930.

Full University of North Florida General Business/Commerce Report

#6

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 124 masters’s general business degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WVU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at WVU

#7

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
#21 in overall quality

Marshall University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Marshall University is a fairly large public school situated in Huntington, West Virginia. It awarded 88 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

Marshall University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Marshall University are $21,162, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Marshall University

#8

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, Georgia

With a ranking of #8, University of North Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. UNG is a fairly large public school situated in Dahlonega, Georgia. It awarded 31 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Georgia are $18,354, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at UNG

#9

Citadel Military College of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The Citadel is located in Charleston, South Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 88 masters’s general business degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general business students with aid list, The Citadel has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are $18,540, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Citadel Military College of South Carolina

#10

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#14 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 32 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at George Mason University

#11

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

Murray State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Murray State is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general business students with aid list, Murray State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Savannah State University is a small school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 21 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Savannah State University are $14,906, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Savannah State University General Business/Commerce Report

#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 153 degrees to qualified masters’s general business students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general business students with aid list, Georgia State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 121 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree general business students with aid list, UK has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 UK are $33,216.

Full University of Kentucky General Business/Commerce Report

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#13 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 115 diplomas to qualified masters’s general business students in 2019-2020.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 Louisville are $27,575.

Full University of Louisville General Business/Commerce Report

#16

Morehead State University

Morehead, Kentucky

Morehead State University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 54 masters’s general business degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Morehead State University are $10,512.

Full Morehead State University General Business/Commerce Report

#17

Mercer University

Macon, Georgia
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Mercer University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Mercer is a medium-sized school located in Macon, Georgia that handed out 189 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

Mercer not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 Mercer University are $15,264.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Mercer University

#18

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 147 masters’s general business degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 VCU are $29,228.

Full VCU General Business/Commerce Report

#19

Bethel University

McKenzie, Tennessee
#24 in overall quality

Bethel University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Bethel is a small school located in McKenzie, Tennessee that handed out 119 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

Bethel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bethel are $11,382, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Bethel

#20

Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, Georgia
#15 in overall quality

Georgia College & State University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Milledgeville, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general business degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia College & State University are $20,868, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Business/Commerce at Georgia College

#21

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Henderson State University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, this small public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s general business students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Henderson State University are $8,612, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Henderson State University General Business/Commerce Report

#22

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Richmond, Kentucky, and it awarded 7 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

Eastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Kentucky University are $14,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Eastern Kentucky University

#23

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, Alabama

Auburn University at Montgomery came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 20 degrees to qualified masters’s general business students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at AUM are $17,812, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn University at Montgomery General Business/Commerce Report

#24

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

Campbellsville University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Campbellsville, Kentucky, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 203 diplomas to qualified masters’s general business students in 2019-2020.

Campbellsville University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Business/Commerce 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 Campbellsville University are $8,773.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Campbellsville University

#25

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #25, University of Charleston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Business Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Charleston is a small school located in Charleston, West Virginia that handed out 29 masters’s general business degrees in 2019-2020.

UC also made our “Best General Business/Commerce Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Charleston are $17,400, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UC General Business/Commerce Report

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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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  • *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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