7 Universities in this Region

South Region CPT Universities

The South region, spanning Texas, Florida, DC, Tennessee, and the Carolinas, is one of the fastest-growing job markets in the U.S. Universities here offer strong CPT programs, STEM-eligible degrees, and close proximity to booming industries in tech, healthcare, and government.

South Region Universities

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CTX

Concordia University Texas

Austin, Texas

Austin-based Lutheran university offering MBA and Day 1 CPT in the heart of Texas tech country.

Day 1 CPTMBA ProgramAustin Texas
Tuition
$13,000 – $15,500/year
Programs
MBA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, August
BAU

Bay Atlantic University

Washington DC, Washington DC
STEM

Washington DC university offering MBA and CPT programs in one of the top U.S. employment hubs.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleWashington DC
Tuition
$14,000 – $17,000/year
Programs
MBA, MSDS
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, May, September
TWU

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, Tennessee

Tennessee faith-based university with flexible MBA and Day 1 CPT for international graduate students.

Day 1 CPTMBA ProgramFlexible Schedule
Tuition
$10,500 – $13,000/year
Programs
MBA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, May, August
NCWU

North Carolina Wesleyan University

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

NC university with Day 1 CPT MBA programs, flexible hybrid scheduling, and affordable tuition.

Day 1 CPTMBA ProgramHybrid Classes
Tuition
$10,000 – $12,500/year
Programs
MBA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, May, August
NLU

National Louis University

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago-based university with 135+ years of excellence, CPT access, and career-focused graduate programs.

Day 1 CPTMBA ProgramChicago
Tuition
$13,000 – $15,500/year
Programs
MBA, MA Psychology, MEd
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, September
DBU

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, Texas
STEM

Ranked faith-based Texas university with STEM-eligible graduate programs and Day 1 CPT in Dallas.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleDallas Texas
Tuition
$14,500 – $17,000/year
Programs
MBA, MSCS, MS Education
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, May, August
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Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
STEM

Texas state university with strong engineering and business programs and CPT opportunities.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligiblePublic University
Tuition
$10,000 – $14,000/year
Programs
MBA, MSCS, MSE, MSIT
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, May, August

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