2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia
Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general business/commerce was ranked 4th in Virginia. In fact, 1,437 were awarded in the state in <nil>.
There are so many business programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Business/Commerce program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Strayer University - Virginia to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Virginia. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Arlington.
About 69% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 31% are male.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Strayer University - Virginia carry an average student debt load of $41,188. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $141.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 239 students majoring in general business at VCU, 53% are male and 47% are female.
On average, general business graduates from VCU take out $21,543 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $239.
Out of the 14 schools in Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Norfolk State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Norfolk State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Norfolk.
Women make up 56% of the general business majors at the school.
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Randolph - Macon College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general business/commerce schools in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Ashland, Randolph - Macon is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 63 students majoring in general business at Randolph - Macon, 78% are male and 22% are female.
General Business majors at Randolph - Macon take out an average of $22,972 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $388.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Virginia University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia list. SVU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Buena Vista.
Of the 42 students majoring in general business at SVU, 64% are male and 36% are female.
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The University of Virginia’s College at Wise did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the town of Wise, UVa - Wise is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 31 students majoring in general business at UVa - Wise, 61% are male and 39% are female.
With a ranking of #7, George Mason University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general business/commerce students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 43% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 57% are male.
Sweet Briar College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the suburb of Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, general business graduates from Sweet Briar carry an average student debt load of $28,200.
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Hollins University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general business/commerce students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Roanoke, Hollins is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
Randolph College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general business/commerce programs. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Randolph is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 50% of the general business majors at the school.
Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,813 |
| Georgia | 2,025 |
| Tennessee | 664 |
| Louisiana | 709 |
| North Carolina | 494 |
| West Virginia | 870 |
| Alabama | 302 |
| Mississippi | 607 |
| South Carolina | 832 |
| Arkansas | 767 |
| Kentucky | 2,455 |
General Business/Commerce Related Majors
One of 21 majors within the business area of study, general business/commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
General Business Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 56,779 |
Majors Similar to General Business
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 403,753 |
| Accounting | 93,982 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 54,690 |
| Marketing | 52,078 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 48,037 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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