Business & Commerce at Liberty University
If you plan to study Business & Commerce, take a look at what Liberty University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Liberty University sits in Lynchburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 150 business & commerce graduations were recorded at Liberty University.
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Online Class Availability at Liberty University
Online coursework is an option at Liberty University. Of 104,327 students, 88,309 (85%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,616 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Business & Commerce Rankings at Liberty University
These rankings give you a sense of how Liberty University’s Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #129 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 561 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #10 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #45 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #129 of 135 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #320 of 567 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #527 of 561 |
Earnings for Business & Commerce Graduates from Liberty University
Those who finish Liberty University’s Business & Commerce program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,467 |
| 2 years | $28,558 |
| 3 years | $36,650 |
| 4 years | $40,899 |
| 5 years | $45,868 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Business & Commerce graduates from Liberty University earn a median of $40,899, compared with $50,359 for all Liberty University graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Business & Commerce graduates from Liberty University stands at $28,416.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Business & Commerce graduates at Liberty University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Business & Commerce graduates at Liberty University are 46% women (69) and 54% men (81).
Business & Commerce Associate’s Program at Liberty University
Of the 148 associate’s business & commerce graduates at Liberty University, 47% were women (69) and 53% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 78 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 42 |
Minority students account for 18% of Business & Commerce associate’s degree recipients at Liberty University, below the national average of 50%.*
Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Liberty University
Among the 2 bachelor’s business & commerce graduates at Liberty University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 50% of Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Liberty University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
*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 Liberty University
This Business & Commerce program at Liberty University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business & Commerce | 150 |
Top-Paying Careers for Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete Business & Commerce program at Liberty University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.