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2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

28 Ranked Colleges
522 Degrees Awarded
$22,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 841,037 business, management and marketing students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country. 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.

This year’s “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing (Income $0-$30k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s business, management and marketing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rice, the school also landed the #1 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 Rice University are $47,913.

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#24 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

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#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M International University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This medium-sized school is located in Laredo, Texas, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 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 $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #5 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s 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 College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. ASU - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 46 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 #8, 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 $0-$30k list. Stillwater, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 28 students 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 OSU are $23,963, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#7 in overall quality

University of Arizona landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 20 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also took the #7 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Austin landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Texas at Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 12 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #3 spot 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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#17 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. UTSA is a large school located in San Antonio, Texas that handed out 8 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UTSA also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UH is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 14 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Tyler landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UT Tyler is a public institution located in Tyler, Texas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Tyler also took the #23 spot 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 Tyler are $16,308, 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 landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large school located in Richardson, Texas that handed out 13 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Dallas, the school also landed the #8 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 Dallas are $28,610.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas Business, Management & Marketing Report

#5 in overall quality

University of Phoenix - Arizona 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 $0-$30k ranking. UOPX - Arizona is a large private for-profit school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 178 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

UOPX - Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 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 University of Phoenix - Arizona are $17,096.

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#22 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP also made our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at El Paso are $16,180, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school awarded 3 degrees 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 NMSU Main Campus are $18,275.

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#16 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 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 The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. University of Oklahoma is a large school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 8 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20

University of Dallas

Irving, Texas
#14 in overall quality

University of Dallas ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Dallas is located in Irving, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

UD also took the #14 spot in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $33,750, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Dallas Business, Management & Marketing Report

#25 in overall quality

Hardin - Simmons University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Hardin - Simmons is located in Abilene, Texas and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

Hardin - Simmons not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 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 Hardin - Simmons are $14,320.

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American InterContinental University - Online ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k 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.

Average graduate tuition and fees at American InterContinental University - Online are $12,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico
#20 in overall quality

University of the Southwest came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This small school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $0-$30k list, USW has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of the Southwest are $22,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full USW Business, Management & Marketing Report

#24

Our Lady of the Lake University

San Antonio, Texas
#19 in overall quality

Our Lady of the Lake University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree business, management & marketing students whose families make $0-$30k list, OLLU has also earned the #19 rank 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 Our Lady of the Lake University are $17,490.

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#25

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, Arizona
#18 in overall quality

Grand Canyon University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Grand Canyon University is a large school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 15 doctorate’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2019-2020.

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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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  • *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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