20 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
MC

McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
STEM

McDaniel College offers a STEM-eligible MS in Data Analytics with Day 1 CPT and hybrid study options in Westminster, Maryland.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
$10,000 – $12,000/year
Programs
MSDA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, May, July, August
TxW

Texas Wesleyan University

Fort Worth, Texas
STEM

Texas Wesleyan University offers graduate business programs with hybrid CPT-friendly options in Fort Worth, Texas.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
$15,000/year; approximately $30,600 total
Programs
MBA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, March, May, July, August, October
UP

University of the Potomac

Washington, District of Columbia
STEM

University of the Potomac offers business, technology, healthcare, and doctoral programs with Day 1 CPT and hybrid options in Washington DC.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
$8,000 – $11,800/year
Programs
MBA, MSCS, MSIT, DBA, DCS
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, March, April, July, September, October
UC

University of the Cumberlands

Williamsburg, Kentucky
STEM

University of the Cumberlands offers executive-format graduate and doctoral programs with Day 1 CPT and hybrid options.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
$15,000/year; approximately $21,000 master's total; approximately $44,900 doctoral total
Programs
EMBA, EMIT, EMPM, EMISS, MSAIB
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, March, May, June, July, August, October
CU

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, Kentucky
STEM

Campbellsville University offers business, IT, computer science, data science, and cloud computing graduate programs with Day 1 CPT.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
$15,000/year; approximately $17,400 – $20,900 total
Programs
MBA, MSITM, MSCS, MSDSAI, MSCC
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, March, May, June, July, August, September, October
SU

Sullivan University

Louisville, Kentucky
STEM

Sullivan University offers business and technology graduate programs in Louisville, Kentucky with Day 1 CPT for eligible F-1 students.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
$16,000 – $19,000/year
Programs
MBA, MSMIT
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
January, March, June, September
ANU

American National University

Salem, Virginia
STEM

American National University offers hybrid programs for international students in business, healthcare, and information technology in Virginia.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
Contact university for current tuition
Programs
MBA, MSIT, MHA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates
UF

University of Fairfax

Fairfax, Virginia
STEM

University of Fairfax offers graduate and doctoral programs in cybersecurity, technology, and business with Day 1 CPT and hybrid options.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleOnline Available
Tuition
Contact university for current tuition
Programs
MSCS, MBA, PhD-CSE
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates
CU

Cumberland University

Lebanon, Tennessee
STEM

Cumberland University offers graduate programs in Tennessee with CPT and OPT support for eligible F-1 international students.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
Contact university for current tuition
Programs
MBA, MSITM, MSEM
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates
AU

Anderson University

Anderson, South Carolina
STEM

Anderson University offers STEM-focused graduate programs in South Carolina with Day 1 CPT and monthly onsite attendance.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
Approximately $24,000 total
Programs
MSCS, MSCM, MSBA, MSITM
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates
WBU

Wayland Baptist University

Plainview, Texas
STEM

Wayland Baptist University offers graduate programs in Texas with CPT and OPT support for eligible F-1 international students.

Day 1 CPTSTEM EligibleHybrid Classes
Tuition
Contact university for current tuition
Programs
MSIT, MBA, MSM
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates
FU

Faulkner University

Montgomery, Alabama

Faulkner University offers graduate programs in Alabama with Day 1 CPT and a once-per-semester onsite format for international students.

Day 1 CPTHybrid Classes
Tuition
Approximately $26,000 total
Programs
MSM, MBA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates
BUF

Baptist University of Florida

Hialeah, Florida

Baptist University of Florida offers a hybrid MBA program in Florida with Day 1 CPT for eligible international graduate students.

Day 1 CPTHybrid Classes
Tuition
Contact university for current tuition
Programs
MBA
CPT Start
Day 1
Intake
Contact university for intake dates

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