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2023 Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Virginia

17 Colleges
$51,667 Avg Salary
$31,093 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best General Business/Commerce 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Virginia to see which ones were the most popular 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.

Check out the general business programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Virginia.

Our 2023 rankings named Strayer University - Virginia the most popular school in Virginia for general business/commerce students. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Arlington.

On average, general business graduates from Strayer University - Virginia take out $37,631 in student loans while working on their degree. 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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The excellent programs at Virginia Commonwealth University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Virginia. Located in the city of Richmond, VCU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, general business graduates from VCU take out $32,960 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $239.

Full General Business/Commerce at Virginia Commonwealth University Report

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

The excellent programs at Liberty University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best general business/commerce schools in Virginia. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

While working on their degree, general business majors at Liberty University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Norfolk State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Virginia list. Norfolk State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Norfolk.

The average amount in student loans that general business majors at Norfolk State take out is $26,790.

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The excellent programs at Randolph - Macon College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best 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.

After completing their degree, general business graduates from Randolph - Macon carry an average student debt load of $27,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $388.

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#6

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA

Southern Virginia University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Virginia ranking. SVU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Buena Vista.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Virginia list. Located in the city of Virginia Beach, Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

General Business majors at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach take out an average of $16,040 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $137.

Read full report on General Business/Commerce at Bryant & Stratton College - Virginia Beach

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business & Commerce Schools in Virginia ranking. Located in the distant town of Wise, UVa - Wise is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Sweet Briar College

Sweet Briar, VA

Sweet Briar College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general business/commerce students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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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

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 17 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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