Business & Commerce at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, consider the program at West Virginia University. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
During the most recent reporting year, 236 business & commerce degrees were awarded at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Online coursework is an option at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at West Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare West Virginia University’s Business & Commerce program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 13 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #17 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #55 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #111 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #258 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from West Virginia University
Students who complete West Virginia University’s Business & Commerce program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,337 |
| 2 years | $64,375 |
| 3 years | $73,665 |
| 4 years | $79,448 |
| 5 years | $97,758 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Business & Commerce graduates from West Virginia University report median earnings of $79,448, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Business & Commerce graduates from West Virginia University stands at $26,432.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Business & Commerce graduates at West Virginia University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Business & Commerce graduates at West Virginia University are 32% women (76) and 68% men (160).
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 110 bachelor’s business & commerce degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 31% were women (34) and 69% were men (76).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 85 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 37%.*
Business & Commerce Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Among the 126 master’s business & commerce degrees awarded at West Virginia University, 33% were women (42) and 67% were men (84).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 108 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Business & Commerce Concentrations at West Virginia University
This Business & Commerce program at West Virginia University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 236 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Graduates of the Business & Commerce program at West Virginia University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $176,674 |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.