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Business Economics Schools in Virginia

161 Business Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Business Economics is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 65 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Business Economics Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 147
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 8.7%
  • Black or African American: 16.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.0%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.6%
  • Other Races: 9.9%
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Jobs for Business Economics Grads in Virginia

2,000 people in the state and 43,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business economics.

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Wages for Business Economics Jobs in Virginia

In this state, business economics grads earn an average of $101,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $116,020.

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There are 9 colleges in Virginia that offer business economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.40 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,490.

#2

Hampden - Sydney College

Hampden-Sydney
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
881 Total Students

In their early career, Hampden - Sydney grads earn an average salary of $49,076. The student loan default rate of 4.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
4,020 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Virginia State. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 94% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 5.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $52,050 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
3,516 Total Students

An average student at Hampton will pay a net price of $26,824. The average student takes 4.47 years to complete their degree at Hampton. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,644 a year.

#7

Patrick Henry College

Purcellville
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
340 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,110 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 23%. The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Mary Baldwin. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

#8

Shenandoah University

Winchester
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
4,174 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,672 after graduation. 100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.22 years.

Business Economics Careers in VA

Some of the careers business economics majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Economics Professors 15% $92,790
Economists 7% $122,230

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