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Business Administration & Management Schools in Virginia

4,501 students earned Business Administration degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Business Administration & Management major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Virginia

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,078
Post-Master’s Certificate 289
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 289
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 134

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a business administration major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business administration majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 16.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.2%
  • Other Races: 19.4%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 283,790 people employed in jobs related to a business administration degree, compared to 9,785,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a business administration grad in the state is $109,690, compared to a typical salary of $103,110 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
1,794 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

519 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
329 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 81%. This public school has an average net price of $19,593.

235 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
4,797 Total Students

43% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,628 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
295 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $58,244 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. Most students complete their degree in 4.40 years.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
145 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

A typical student attending Virginia Tech will pay a net price of $21,301. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303.

#9

Regent University

Virginia Beach
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,483 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,888.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
197 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $30,710 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

Business Administration & Management Careers in VA

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 24% $83,580
Business Professors 23% $0
Management Analysts 19% $97,420
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Logisticians 13% $81,080
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Managers 11% $130,590
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $101,090
Purchasing Managers 10% $133,430
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Construction Managers 7% $99,270
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $41,910
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to business administration.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Accounting 559
Management Sciences & Methods 422
Human Resource Management 320
Business & Commerce 160
Management Information Systems 84
Marketing 64
Finance & Financial Management 63
International Business 39

View all majors related to Business Administration & Management

View Nationwide Business Administration & Management Report

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