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Business Administration & Management Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 4,897 students earned their Business Administration degrees in WV.

In terms of popularity, Business Administration & Management is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in West Virginia

Business Administration majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,948
Master’s Degree 1,112
Associate Degree 482
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 235
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 235
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 235
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 88
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in West Virginia

There are 45,920 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 West Virginia

In this state, business administration grads earn an average of $77,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,110.

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There are 10 colleges in West Virginia that offer business administration degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

2,953 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years. This private school has an average net price of $10,563. 19% of the teachers are full time.

380 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. This private school has an average net price of $23,381. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,008 Total Students

An average student at Salem will pay a net price of $21,492. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,355. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

#5

West Liberty University

West Liberty
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,828 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. A typical student attending West Liberty University will pay a net price of $14,911.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

The 9.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. A typical student attending Fairmont State will pay a net price of $11,326.

#7

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

A typical student attending Shepherd University will pay a net price of $10,983. The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Shepherd University. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.70%.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,118. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#9

Marshall University

Huntington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $30,123 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

Business Administration & Management Careers in WV

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $51,030
Management Analysts 11% $74,840
Purchasing Managers 9% $121,940
Administrative Services Managers 9% $74,530
Computer and Information Systems Managers 9% $118,900
Construction Managers 8% $96,730
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
Cost Estimators 8% $60,260
Logisticians 7% $66,350
Managers 6% $69,210
General and Operations Managers 5% $71,540
Sales Managers 4% $90,590
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 4% $77,370
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $43,210
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $31,320
Industrial Production Managers 1% $105,390
Chief Executives -7% $136,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Business & Commerce 870
Accounting 519
Marketing 247
Finance & Financial Management 206
Other Business & Marketing 162
Entrepreneurial Studies 89
Management Sciences & Methods 81
Management Information Systems 69

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