Business Economics at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Business Economics, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 28 business economics degrees were granted at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Studying Online at Virginia Commonwealth University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Business Economics Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Business Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #49 of 93 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #57 of 93 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Business Economics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Business Economics graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 25% women (7) and 75% men (21).
Business Economics Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Among the 28 bachelor’s business economics degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 25% were women (7) and 75% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 54% of Business Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Business Economics Graduates
Those who complete Business Economics program at Virginia Commonwealth University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Business Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
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
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