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Business Administration & Management Schools in Virginia

11,966 students earned Business Administration degrees in Virginia in the <nil> year.

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 4,489
Master’s Degree 3,944
Associate Degree 1,977
Post-Master’s Certificate 568
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 568
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 537
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 537
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 537
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 441
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10

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: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 50.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.3%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Virginia

There are 283,790 people in the state and 9,785,040 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 $109,690 in the state and $103,110 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
3,291 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
94,709 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%. An average student at Liberty University will pay a net price of $28,561. Graduates earn an average $35,216 after graduation.

1,062 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,560 Total Students

In their early career, Northern Virginia Community College grads earn an average salary of $40,036. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
519 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
9,517 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid.

469 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,005 Total Students

The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. In their early career, University of Virginia grads earn an average salary of $69,344. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,309 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. In their early career, University of Management and Technology grads earn an average salary of $62,480. 100% of the teachers are full time.

375 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
38,628 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
311 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
37,279 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Virginia Tech. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $20,927.

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,797 Total Students

In their early career, Tidewater Community College grads earn an average salary of $29,677. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 4.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
246 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
3,890 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $29,232. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,044 a year.

243 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
3,223 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Most students complete their degree in 4.00 years. The full-time teacher rate is 16%.

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
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Logisticians 13% $81,080
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Managers 11% $130,590
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $101,090
Purchasing Managers 10% $133,430
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Construction Managers 7% $99,270
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $56,890
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $41,910
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Accounting 1,858
Management Sciences & Methods 1,581
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 968
Finance & Financial Management 925
Human Resource Management 472
Management Information Systems 380
Hospitality Management 347

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