2026 Best Business Schools in Virginia
Looking for the best Business degree programs in Virginia? We have ranked 147 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Business Degree Central reviewed 106 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Business Degree Schools in Virginia
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than University Of Virginia Main Campus this year in Virginia. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete their Business program here. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
You'll be in good company at Washington And Lee University, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lexington, VA. Washington And Lee University graduates 94% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,045. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete their Business program here. More on Washington And Lee University
University Of Management And Technology came in at #3 on this year's Business ranking in Virginia. Set in Arlington, VA, University Of Management And Technology is a private for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $9,450 in tuition and fees. See the full University Of Management And Technology profile
A rank of #4 makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University one of the top choices in Virginia. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Students borrow a median of $23,393 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of Richmond came in at #5 on this year's Business ranking in Virginia. Set in University of Richmond, VA, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,230. Typical Business student debt is $21,634. See the full University Of Richmond profile
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Harrisonburg, VA. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,966, compared with $31,312 for out-of-state students. James Madison University Business students take on a median of $21,218 in debt. More on James Madison University
College Of William And Mary came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Set in Williamsburg, VA, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $25,734, with out-of-state students paying around $51,038. Typical Business student debt is $18,935. Read the full report on College Of William And Mary
Christopher Newport University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Christopher Newport University is a public school based in Newport News, VA. Christopher Newport University posts a six-year graduation rate of 72%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,828, while out-of-state students pay about $31,178. The median Business program debt is $25,094. Read the full report on Christopher Newport University
George Mason University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. George Mason University is a public school based in Fairfax, VA. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,220 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,688. Typical Business student debt is $23,529. Read more about George Mason University
Hampden Sydney College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hampden-Sydney, VA. Hampden Sydney College graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $54,550. Students borrow a median of $26,494 to complete their Business program here. More on Hampden Sydney College
Randolph Macon College landed the #11 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Ashland, VA, Randolph Macon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Randolph Macon College posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,466. Randolph Macon College Business students take on a median of $26,432 in debt. Get the full Randolph Macon College report
Northern Virginia Community College came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Annandale, VA, Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,891, with out-of-state students paying around $12,410. Northern Virginia Community College Business students take on a median of $14,413 in debt. See the full Northern Virginia Community College profile
John Tyler Community College landed the #13 spot in Virginia this year. John Tyler Community College is a public school based in Chester, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,082, while out-of-state students pay about $11,520. Graduates carry a median of $11,262 in student loans. See the full John Tyler Community College profile
Marymount University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Arlington, VA, Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $40,120. Marymount University Business students take on a median of $26,880 in debt. Read more about Marymount University
University Of Mary Washington did well this year, earning the #15 position. University Of Mary Washington is a public school based in Fredericksburg, VA. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,905, with out-of-state students paying around $28,083. Typical Business student debt is $22,825. See the full University Of Mary Washington profile
Roanoke College placed #16 among Business schools in Virginia. Based in Salem, VA, Roanoke College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $38,068. Students borrow a median of $26,940 to complete their Business program here. More on Roanoke College
Bluefield College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Bluefield College is a private not-for-profit school based in Bluefield, VA. About 18% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $26,770. Bluefield College Business students take on a median of $24,780 in debt. More on Bluefield College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College landed the #18 spot in Virginia this year. This public school is set in Richmond, VA. In-state tuition and fees average $5,280, with out-of-state students paying around $11,718. The median Business program debt is $16,131. Read more about J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Old Dominion University did well this year, earning the #19 position. Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,750, compared with $33,780 for out-of-state students. The median Business program debt is $26,001. Read more about Old Dominion University
Tidewater Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Norfolk, VA, Tidewater Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,858, while out-of-state students pay about $12,296. Students borrow a median of $14,001 to complete their Business program here. Read more about Tidewater Community College
Virginia Commonwealth University did well this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Richmond, VA. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,720, while out-of-state students pay about $39,884. Virginia Commonwealth University Business students take on a median of $23,813 in debt. See the full Virginia Commonwealth University profile
Piedmont Virginia Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Based in Charlottesville, VA, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,072, while out-of-state students pay about $11,510. Piedmont Virginia Community College Business students take on a median of $12,495 in debt. Read the full report on Piedmont Virginia Community College
Radford University landed the #23 spot in Virginia this year. Based in Radford, VA, Radford University is a public institution. Radford University posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,548, while out-of-state students pay about $25,633. Students borrow a median of $25,514 to complete their Business program here. Get the full Radford University report
Hampton University landed the #24 spot in Virginia this year. Hampton University is a private not-for-profit school based in Hampton, VA. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,592. The median Business program debt is $26,169. More on Hampton University
Bridgewater College placed #25 among Business schools in Virginia. This private not-for-profit school is set in Bridgewater, VA. Bridgewater College graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,090. The median Business program debt is $26,423. See the full Bridgewater College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Business Degree Schools in Virginia
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Strayer University Virginia ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Strayer University Virginia is a private for-profit school based in Arlington, VA. Strayer University Virginia graduates 19% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,920 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $45,932. More on Strayer University Virginia
Shenandoah University did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Winchester, VA, Shenandoah University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $36,950 in tuition and fees. The median Business program debt is $26,005. See the full Shenandoah University profile
Liberty University came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. Liberty University posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,173. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete their Business program here. More on Liberty University
Lynchburg College landed the #29 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Lynchburg, VA, Lynchburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. Lynchburg College posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $36,750. Read more about Lynchburg College
Ecpi University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Ecpi University is a private for-profit institution. Ecpi University graduates 28% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,484 in tuition and fees. Typical Business student debt is $27,988. Get the full Ecpi University report
Thomas Nelson Community College landed the #31 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Hampton, VA, Thomas Nelson Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,088, compared with $11,526 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $14,402. Read more about Thomas Nelson Community College
Mary Baldwin College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Staunton, VA, Mary Baldwin College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,187. Graduates carry a median of $29,562 in student loans. Read the full report on Mary Baldwin College
Virginia Western Community College landed the #33 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Roanoke, VA, Virginia Western Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,400, compared with $11,838 for out-of-state students. Typical Business student debt is $13,715. Read the full report on Virginia Western Community College
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave landed the #34 spot in Virginia this year. Set in Weyers Cave, VA, Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,646, while out-of-state students pay about $12,084. Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave Business students take on a median of $11,768 in debt. Get the full Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave report
Virginia State University did well this year, earning the #35 position. Located in Petersburg, VA, Virginia State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,043, compared with $22,650 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $29,010 to complete their Business program here. Read the full report on Virginia State University
Regent University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Regent University is a private not-for-profit school based in Virginia Beach, VA. Regent University posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. In-state tuition and fees average $21,650. Regent University Business students take on a median of $29,451 in debt. Get the full Regent University report
Averett University did well this year, earning the #37 position. Located in Danville, VA, Averett University is a private not-for-profit institution. Averett University posts a six-year graduation rate of 48%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $38,550. Typical Business student debt is $28,595. See the full Averett University profile
South Universityvirginia Beach landed the #39 spot in Virginia this year. This private for-profit school is set in Virginia Beach, VA. Roughly 10% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $17,895. Graduates carry a median of $48,920 in student loans. Read more about South Universityvirginia Beach
Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Set in Virginia Beach, VA, Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,752. Typical Business student debt is $25,715. Read more about Bryant And Stratton College Virginia Beach
New River Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Located in Dublin, VA, New River Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,979, while out-of-state students pay about $11,417. Graduates carry a median of $13,132 in student loans. Read more about New River Community College
Danville Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. This public school is set in Danville, VA. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,992, with out-of-state students paying around $11,430. Danville Community College Business students take on a median of $9,494 in debt. Read more about Danville Community College
National College Salem came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Located in Salem, VA, National College Salem is a private for-profit institution. National College Salem graduates 50% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,716. Students borrow a median of $27,930 to complete their Business program here. Get the full National College Salem report
Virginia Union University placed #44 among Business schools in Virginia. Based in Richmond, VA, Virginia Union University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,830. Graduates carry a median of $30,593 in student loans. Read the full report on Virginia Union University
Patrick Henry College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Read the full report on Patrick Henry College
Central Virginia Community College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Central Virginia Community College report
Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine landed the #46 spot in Virginia this year. Read more about Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Henrico County Saint Marys Hospital School Of Practical Nursing placed #47 among Business schools in Virginia. Read more about Henrico County Saint Marys Hospital School Of Practical Nursing
Lotus School Of Integrated Professions came in at #48 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lotus School Of Integrated Professions
Centura College Newport News placed #49 among Business schools in Virginia. Read the full report on Centura College Newport News
Advanced Technology Institute ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Business schools. Get the full Advanced Technology Institute report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 106 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 147 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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