General Business & Commerce at Southern Virginia University
If you are interested in studying General Business & Commerce, you may want to check out the program at Southern Virginia University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Virginia University is in Buena Vista, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 34 general business & commerce degrees were granted at Southern Virginia University.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Virginia University
Southern Virginia University primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at Southern Virginia University
Use these rankings to compare Southern Virginia University’s General Business & Commerce program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #8 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #101 of 138 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #119 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #493 of 561 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #495 of 567 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of General Business & Commerce graduates at Southern Virginia University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Business & Commerce graduates at Southern Virginia University are 26% women (9) and 74% men (25).
General Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at Southern Virginia University
Among the 34 bachelor’s general business & commerce degrees awarded at Southern Virginia University, 26% were women (9) and 74% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of General Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Virginia University, lower 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.
Best-Paid Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Students who finish General Business & Commerce program at Southern Virginia University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General 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.