Your career options with a Business degree are certainly varied—almost limitless. Studying Business in college allows you to explore your entrepreneurial side and start your own business or open doors to Fortune 500 companies worldwide. With so many business schools out there, it can be hard to pinpoint the right one for you. This list is a great place to start your search! All the colleges and universities listed here are located in the Southern United States and offer great programs in Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Finance, and much more. Best of all, you can connect with each one quickly and easily! Just click the “Connect me” button underneath each featured school if you’re interested in learning more—then they'll reach out to you with more information. Now let’s get down to business (sorry, we had to say it).
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College is a private Presbyterian liberal arts college for women in Decatur, Georgia—just six miles from downtown Atlanta. Agnes Scott’s more than 1,100 students benefit from having 30 undergraduate majors and minors—including Business Management, Economics, and more—as well as 60+ clubs and organizations to choose from. The College also offers The Bridge to Business summer program, which combines your academic passions with your interest in the business world.
Belmont University
Belmont University is a mid-sized Christian institution serving nearly 9,000 students across 180+ majors. With a 97% career outcomes rate, the university leverages deep industry ties to organizations like HCA Healthcare and the Nashville Predators to provide hands-on experience. Its AACSB-accredited Massey Undergraduate School of Business stands out as a national leader, emphasizing ethical leadership and innovation. By combining small class sizes and world-class facilities with a robust internship network, Belmont creates a supportive, student-centered community where graduates are prepared to lead lives of purpose and character.
Covenant College
Covenant College is a private Christian liberal arts college located on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Operating under the motto "In Christ all things preeminent," the College approaches business education through a distinct biblical foundation, preparing students to be ethical agents of stewardship and renewal in the enterprise sphere. The Business major primarily sets students up for careers in the for-profit industry, offering optional specialized concentrations in Accounting, Finance, or Marketing as well as a flexible Business minor.
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Dallas Baptist University
Dallas Baptist University is a Christ-centered, comprehensive liberal arts university with a 368-acre suburban campus in south Dallas, Texas. DBU focuses on developing business leaders and managers who will stand out in the marketplace as well-equipped men and women of faith. Students have access to a network of highly successful professionals who encourage and motivate them in their desire to impact the world of business.
High Point University
High Point University is a private Methodist comprehensive institution in High Point, North Carolina. Known as The Premier Life Skills University, HPU is rooted in the liberal arts and offers 63 majors and 65 minors—including undergraduate programs in Accounting, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, International Business, Marketing, and Sales as well as graduate degrees in Business Administration and Communication & Business Leadership. The University also works with industry professionals to make sure the curriculum remains pertinent and state-of-the-art.
Lipscomb University
Lipscomb University is a private liberal arts university located in a residential area of Nashville, Tennessee. With 4,600 students coming from almost every state and 45 countries, the University offers over 200 areas of study and a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. Students interested in business can pursue Lipscomb majors in Accounting, Business as Mission, Data Analytics, Data Science, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Business, General Finance, Management, or Marketing.
Morehead State University
Morehead State University is a comprehensive public institution in Morehead, Kentucky, offering premier business education through its AACSB-accredited Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology. The University provides students with a versatile curriculum in fields like accounting, finance, and marketing, emphasizing real-world application and career readiness. Through the Level UP program, business majors engage in high-impact experiences such as internships and undergraduate research. With small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Morehead State ensures graduates are equipped with the professional skills needed to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville is a public comprehensive university in Louisville, Kentucky. UofL enrolls more than 23,000 students and offers undergraduate degrees in more than 50 undergraduate fields of study and 75 master’s degrees—including business programs in Accountancy, Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Equine Industry, Finance, Management, and Marketing. The University provides competitive, high-quality programs that deliver inside and outside the classroom, with 91% of graduates employed full-time within three months in positions with an average full-time salary of $54,399.
University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi is a public comprehensive land-grant university in Oxford, Mississippi—70 miles southeast of Memphis. The University’s 15 academic divisions include a major medical school; nationally recognized Schools of Accountancy, Law, and Pharmacy; and the Honors College, renowned for its academic rigor, experiential learning, and community action. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship inspires Business students across 11 degree programs to create innovative businesses through excellent teaching, exceptional service, and world-class research—which has led to 60+ successful student-led startups.
University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is a public comprehensive university in Richardson, Texas—17 miles north of Dallas. The University draws over 30,000 students from 100+ countries who study in 147 majors across seven schools, including 30+ business programs covering specializations in Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, and more. At the UT Dallas Jindal School, students benefit from a rich array of resources, including state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge research opportunities, and access to a network of industry professionals and alumni.
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