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2026 Best Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Schools in the Southeast Region

23 Colleges in the United States
408 Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Degrees Awarded
$63,677 Avg Early-Career Salary

Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 70 schools to find the best for non-profit/public/organizational management students.

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Best Schools for Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall non-profit/public/organizational management education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

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Leading the list is University Of Georgia, our #1 school for non-profit/public/organizational management. This very large public university is located in the city of Athens. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 65 non-profit/public/organizational management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Non-Profit/public/organizational Management graduates of University Of Georgia earn a median of $74,954 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,701 to complete this degree. Read more about the non-profit/public/organizational management program at University Of Georgia

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University Of South Carolina Columbia is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in non-profit/public/organizational management, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 non-profit/public/organizational management students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-profit/public/organizational management program make about $83,051 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the non-profit/public/organizational management program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of Kentucky came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best non-profit/public/organizational management schools. University Of Kentucky is a very large public school located in the city of Lexington. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 non-profit/public/organizational management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Kentucky in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-profit/public/organizational management program make about $49,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. Read more about the non-profit/public/organizational management program at University Of Kentucky

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Students looking for a strong non-profit/public/organizational management program will find one at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public university. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 non-profit/public/organizational management students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Non-Profit/public/organizational Management graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $56,220 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,268 to complete this degree. See the full non-profit/public/organizational management program report for University Of Central Florida

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Students looking for a strong non-profit/public/organizational management program will find one at Florida Atlantic University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 non-profit/public/organizational management students who graduated with this degree at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, non-profit/public/organizational management degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $61,934. Students borrow a median of $17,700 to complete this degree. See the full non-profit/public/organizational management program report for Florida Atlantic University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide landed the #6 spot for non-profit/public/organizational management this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 23%. About 39 non-profit/public/organizational management degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, non-profit/public/organizational management degree recipients from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide generally make around $75,979. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide graduates carry a median of $20,286 in student loans. See the full non-profit/public/organizational management program report for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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The University Of West Florida ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best non-profit/public/organizational management schools. This large public university is located in the rural area of Pensacola. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. The University Of West Florida awarded about 26 non-profit/public/organizational management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-profit/public/organizational management degree from The University Of West Florida earn around $62,948 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,127 to complete this degree. Get the full non-profit/public/organizational management details for The University Of West Florida

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Florida Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best non-profit/public/organizational management schools. Set in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida Institute Of Technology awarded about 13 non-profit/public/organizational management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their non-profit/public/organizational management degree from Florida Institute Of Technology earn around $74,519 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $38,097. Read more about the non-profit/public/organizational management program at Florida Institute Of Technology

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Indian River State College landed the #9 spot for non-profit/public/organizational management this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a very large public institution. About 95 non-profit/public/organizational management degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their non-profit/public/organizational management degree from Indian River State College earn around $40,368 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,049 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in non-profit/public/organizational management from Indian River State College

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Liberty University crest
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University earned the #10 position for non-profit/public/organizational management this year. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 non-profit/public/organizational management students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the non-profit/public/organizational management program make about $60,628 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,166 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in non-profit/public/organizational management from Liberty University

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Charleston Southern University came in at #11 for non-profit/public/organizational management this year. Charleston Southern University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Charleston. Charleston Southern University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 15 non-profit/public/organizational management degrees were awarded at Charleston Southern University in the most recent year. Non-Profit/public/organizational Management graduates of Charleston Southern University earn a median of $60,276 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full non-profit/public/organizational management details for Charleston Southern University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 70 schools evaluated.

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