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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Virginia

In 2020-2021, 6,276 students earned their Business, Management & Marketing degrees in VA.

In this state, Business, Management & Marketing is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 33 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in Virginia

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 5,504
Post-Master’s Certificate 526
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 526
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 246
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 246
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 246

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 46.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 16.8%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 943,590 people employed in jobs related to a business, management and marketing degree, compared to 34,973,960 nationwide.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in Virginia

Business, Management & Marketing grads earn an average of $72,320 in the state and $69,480 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Virginia that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
2,101 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.47 years. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

William & Mary

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

This public school has an average net price of $19,593. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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

In their early career, VCU grads earn an average salary of $42,487. A typical student attending VCU will pay a net price of $20,490. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

#6

Regent University

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

In their early career, Regent grads earn an average salary of $34,846. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,888. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate.

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

The student loan default rate of 8.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private school has an average net price of $23,189. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Strayer University - Virginia.

#8

Virginia Tech

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

214 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.

148 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, Management & Marketing Careers in VA

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Statisticians 44% $79,630
Operations Research Analysts 37% $105,270
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 27% $67,440
Social and Community Service Managers 24% $83,580
Business Professors 23% $0
Personal Financial Advisors 22% $83,220
Financial Managers 21% $147,710
Management Analysts 19% $97,420
Financial Examiners 18% $72,230
Training and Development Specialists 17% $69,750
Tax Preparers 17% $27,690
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 17% $57,980
Real Estate Appraisers 16% $57,210
Technical Writers 15% $80,230
Economics Professors 15% $92,790
Training and Development Managers 15% $126,820
Sales Workers 14% $0
Loan Officers 14% $63,860
Accountants and Auditors 14% $76,490
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Logisticians 13% $81,080
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $59,630
Marketing Managers 13% $163,470
Human Resources Managers 12% $130,970
Budget Analysts 12% $89,710
Advertising and Promotions Managers 12% $114,240
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 12% $68,890
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
Sales Representatives 12% $62,930
Food Service Managers 12% $64,450
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Editors 11% $65,050
Managers 11% $130,590
Financial Specialists 11% $82,900
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 11% $62,780
Human Resources Specialists 11% $71,790
Credit Analysts 10% $80,380
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 10% $79,640
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $101,090
Purchasing Managers 10% $133,430
Insurance Sales Agents 10% $46,010
Writers and Authors 10% $66,340
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 9% $29,600
Sales Supervisors 8% $84,280
Economists 7% $122,230
Construction Managers 7% $99,270
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 7% $87,850
Advertising Sales Agents 6% $47,800
Compensation and Benefits Managers 6% $134,580
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $41,910
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $47,440
Real Estate Sales Agents 5% $49,690
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 5% $61,560
Lodging Managers 4% $51,000
Parts Salespersons 4% $28,550
Real Estate Brokers 4% $74,480
Auto Damage Insurance Appraisers 4% $72,190
Labor Relations Specialists 1% $62,130
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Insurance Underwriters -5% $64,260
Travel Agents -6% $44,810
Computer Programmers -6% $92,550

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