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2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region

Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

277 Colleges
$24,000 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$43,912 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Business, Management & Marketing School for You

With 226,882 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, business, management and marketing is the #2 most popular major in the United States.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 277 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for business, management and marketing students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.

When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region

Check out the business, management and marketing programs at these schools if you want to get the best value for your educational dollar.

Top 25 Best Southeast Region Schools for Affordable Quality in Business, Management & Marketing

Our 2023 rankings named University of Management and Technology the best value school in the Southeast Region for business, management and marketing students. University of Management and Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.

University of Management and Technology undergraduate students pay an average of $9,450 in tuition and fees each year.

University of Management and Technology not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#2

Columbia Southern University

Orange Beach, AL
$5,775 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 277 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Southern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the fringe town of Orange Beach, Columbia Southern University is a private for-profit college with a large student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Columbia Southern University are $5,775 per year.

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$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Florida. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the small city of Ocala, Rasmussen University - Florida is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida are $13,635 a year.

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#4

Furman University

Greenville, SC
$53,372 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Furman University is a great value for business, management and marketing students. Furman is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Greenville.

Furman undergraduate students pay an average of $53,372 in tuition and fees each year.

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#5

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, KY
$9,875 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent programs at University of the Cumberlands helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business, management and marketing schools in the Southeast Region . Cumberlands is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Williamsburg.

Cumberlands undergraduate students pay an average of $9,875 in tuition and fees each year.

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$28,960 Average Tuition & Fees

Charleston Southern University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Charleston, CSU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CSU are $28,960 a year.

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$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #7 on the list. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Daytona Beach.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Embry-Riddle Worldwide are $10,748 per year.

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American Public University System did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.

American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year.

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$17,360 Average Tuition & Fees

Bryan College - Dayton landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Located in the distant town of Dayton, William Jennings Bryan College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

William Jennings Bryan College undergraduate students pay an average of $17,360 in tuition and fees each year.

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#10

Cumberland University

Lebanon, TN
$25,412 Average Tuition & Fees

Cumberland University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #10 on the list. CU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lebanon.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at CU are $25,412 a year.

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#11

Wheeling University

Wheeling, WV

Wheeling University landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Located in the small city of Wheeling, Wheeling University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Wheeling University undergraduate students pay an average of $29,290 in tuition and fees each year.

Wheeling University excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#12

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL
$25,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Warner University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Warner University is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Lake Wales.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Warner University are $25,050 a year.

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#13

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, VA
$36,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Virginia Wesleyan University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, VWU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at VWU are $36,910 per year.

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#14

Bluefield College

Bluefield, VA
$28,870 Average Tuition & Fees

Bluefield College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Located in the distant town of Bluefield, Bluefield College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Bluefield College are $28,870 a year.

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#15

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA
$16,160 Average Tuition & Fees

Liberty University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Liberty University undergraduate students pay an average of $16,160 in tuition and fees each year.

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#16

West Liberty University

West Liberty, WV
$16,294 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, West Liberty University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business, management and marketing students. West Liberty University is a small public school located in the rural area of West Liberty.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Liberty University are $16,294 per year.

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#17

Harding University

Searcy, AR

Harding University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the distant town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Harding undergraduate students pay an average of $22,230 in tuition and fees each year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Harding also is in the top 15% of our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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#18

Thomas More University

Crestview Hills, KY
$34,760 Average Tuition & Fees

Thomas More University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Thomas More is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Crestview Hills.

Thomas More undergraduate students pay an average of $34,760 in tuition and fees each year.

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#18

Tusculum University

Greeneville, TN
$26,510 Average Tuition & Fees

Tusculum University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Tusculum is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Greeneville.

Tusculum undergraduate students pay an average of $26,510 in tuition and fees each year.

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#20

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA

Berry College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Berry is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Mount Berry.

Berry undergraduate students pay an average of $38,656 in tuition and fees each year.

In addition to its great value ranking, Berry is in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region list.

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#21

Midway University

Midway, KY
$24,850 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Midway University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business, management and marketing students. Located in the rural area of Midway, Midway is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Midway undergraduate students pay an average of $24,850 in tuition and fees each year.

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#22

Wingate University

Wingate, NC

Wingate University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #22 on the list. Wingate is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wingate.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wingate are $40,170 per year.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Wingate also is in the top 15% of our Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region ranking.

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#23

Gardner - Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC
$32,200 Average Tuition & Fees

Gardner - Webb University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for business, management and marketing students. It came in at #23 on the list. Gardner - Webb is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Boiling Springs.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gardner - Webb are $32,200 per year.

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#24

Union University

Jackson, TN
$16,520 Average Tuition & Fees

Union University landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. Union is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Jackson.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Union are $16,520 per year.

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$7,756 Average Tuition & Fees

Mississippi University for Women landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value business, management and marketing programs. MUW is a small public school located in the town of Columbus.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MUW are $7,756 a year.

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Rest of the Top Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region

#28

Delta State University

Cleveland, MS
#30

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA
#33

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, AR
#35

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA
#36

Carson - Newman University

Jefferson City, TN
#41

Milligan University

Milligan College, TN
#41

Montreat College

Montreat, NC

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great value schools for Business, Management & Marketing graduate students in the Southeast Region seeking value that almost earned our Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
43 Mississippi College Clinton, MS
44 Martin Methodist College Pulaski, TN
45 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY
45 Campbellsville University Campbellsville, KY
47 Herzing University - Kenner Kenner, LA
48 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR
49 Barton College Wilson, NC
50 Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN
51 Asbury University Wilmore, KY
51 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA
53 Elon University Elon, NC
54 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY
55 Hampton University Hampton, VA

Best Business, Management & Marketing Colleges by State

Explore the best business, management and marketing schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

State Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 1,604
Florida 10,641
North Carolina 6,200
Virginia 6,276
Tennessee 3,234
Georgia 4,603
South Carolina 2,077
Louisiana 4,370
West Virginia 1,895
Kentucky 2,845
Arkansas 731
Alabama 4,164

Business, Management & Marketing Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 131,555
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 31,701
Accounting 19,309
Human Resource Management 12,117
General Business/Commerce 9,137
Finance & Financial Management 5,784
Marketing 4,011
Management Information Systems 2,766
International Business 2,007
Entrepreneurial Studies 1,823
Taxation 1,350
Hospitality Management 1,341
Real Estate 1,280
Other Business, Management & Marketing 1,073
General Sales & Marketing 537
Construction Management 466
Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing 180
Business/Managerial Economics 162
Insurance 143
Business/Corporate Communications 117
Telecommunications Management 23

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Amit Savargaonkar.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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