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Business Administration & Management Schools in Virginia

10,396 Business Administration students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 4,497
Master’s Degree 3,869
Associate Degree 1,774
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 118
Post-Master’s Certificate 118
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 113
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 113
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 24
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 24
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1

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: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 49.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.3%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Virginia

There are 159,260 people in the state and 5,325,510 people in the nation working in business administration jobs.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Virginia

Business Administration grads earn an average of $109,980 in the state and $103,330 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
3,239 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. The 6.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,492 a year.

987 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

A typical student attending Northern Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $9,452. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

#3

William & Mary

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary.

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The 3.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $58,244 after graduation.

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

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. In their early career, GMU grads earn an average salary of $55,303.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
311 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. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842.

257 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 31%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,151 a year.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
234 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $61,214 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

228 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.90% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,204.

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
Management Analysts 19% $97,420
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Managers 11% $130,590
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $101,090
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Construction Managers 7% $99,270

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Interior Design Management 432
Organizational Leadership 186
Project Management 62
Office Administration 37
Supply Chain Management 22
Non-Profit Organizational Management 13
Operations Management 7
Purchasing & Acquisitions Management 6

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