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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia

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Finding the Best General Business/Commerce Bachelor's Degree School for You

General Business/Commerce is one of the most popular subjects to study in West Virginia. With 870 degrees and certificates handed out in <nil>, it ranked 2nd out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 6 schools in West 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for general business majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV

Our analysis found West Virginia University to be the most popular school for general business/commerce students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in West Virginia. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.

Women make up 32% of the general business majors at the school.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $627.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.

About 31% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 69% are male.

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#3

Marshall University

Huntington, WV

Out of the 6 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 58% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 42% are male.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University Institute of Technology. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. West Virginia University Tech is a small public school located in the small city of Beckley.

Of the 14 students majoring in general business at West Virginia University Tech, 71% are male and 29% are female.

When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $627.

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Out of the 6 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia Wesleyan College landed the # 5 spot on the list. West Virginia Wesleyan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Buckhannon.

About 38% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 63% are male.

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Strayer University - West Virginia came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Strayer University - West Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize suburb of Scott Depot.

About 73% of the students majoring in general business at the school are women while 27% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, general business majors at Strayer University - West Virginia accumulate an average of around $41,188 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $141.

Full General Business/Commerce at Strayer University - West Virginia Report

Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 1,813
Georgia 2,025
Tennessee 664
Louisiana 709
Virginia 1,437
North Carolina 494
Alabama 302
Mississippi 607
South Carolina 832
Arkansas 767
Kentucky 2,455

General Business/Commerce is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

General Business Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Business/Commerce 56,779

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 6 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to U.S. Consulate General Munich.

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