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Business Support & Assistance Schools in Virginia

247 students earned Business Support degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Business Support & Assistance is the 12th most popular major in the state out of a total 23 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Support & Assistance Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 156
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 67
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 67
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 67
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 24
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 24

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a business support major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business support majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 23.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
  • White: 70.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 2.0%
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Jobs for Business Support & Assistance Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 263,200 people employed in jobs related to a business support degree, compared to 10,836,830 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Support & Assistance Jobs in Virginia

In this state, business support grads earn an average of $41,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $41,160.

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

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,312. In their early career, Tidewater Community College grads earn an average salary of $28,151. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,738 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,322 a year.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,137 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,864 after earning their degree at this institution. 30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 33%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,244 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. In their early career, WCC grads earn an average salary of $25,863. 93% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,439. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,948 after earning their degree at this institution.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,123 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 33%. A typical student attending Southside Virginia Community College will pay a net price of $6,239. 92% of students get financical aid.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,411 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,823. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,091 a year.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,086 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,792 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,964. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,370 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,869. The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,061 after earning their degree at this institution.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,253 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,401. The full-time teacher rate is 35%. Graduates earn an average $24,489 after graduation.

Business Support & Assistance Careers in VA

Some of the careers business support majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Receptionists and Information Clerks 14% $29,090
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 12% $39,960
Cargo and Freight Agents 10% $46,960
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 9% $52,160
Customer Service Representatives 8% $32,400
Dispatchers 3% $39,780
Office Clerks 1% $32,400
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -5% $37,890
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -15% $62,350
Data Entry Keyers -19% $34,100
Word Processors and Typists -31% $41,720

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Business Administration & Management 11,019
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

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