2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which business program is right for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. This report analyzed 22 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 each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in West Virginia
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Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the most popular school in West Virginia for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. American Military University is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia. It awarded 2,155 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at American Military University is $7,360. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,030 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 34% were women.
American Military University is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at West Virginia University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in West Virginia. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 710 students in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,776 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.
One thing to take note of is that WVU does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at University of Charleston helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in West Virginia. UC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 387 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at UC is $21,450. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,923 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at UC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Marshall University is a great place for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 263 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $8,552 in tuition and fees if they attend Marshall University full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,606. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,596 in student loans. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.
Marshall University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 51% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Fairmont State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 103 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $7,892 in tuition and fees if they attend Fairmont State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,150. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,841 in student loans. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Fairmont State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 49% took at least some of their classes online.
Salem University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Salem University is a very small private for-profit school located in Salem, West Virginia that handed out 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $13,150 in tuition and fees if they attend Salem full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,390. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,007 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Salem. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
West Virginia State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. WVSU is located in Institute, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 84 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from West Virginia who attend WVSU full time pay an average of $8,833 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,805. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,156 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 61% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WVSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 48% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Shepherd University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 82 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Shepherd University is $7,784. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,224. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,383 in student loans. Around 39% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Shepherd University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
West Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. West Liberty University is a small public school situated in West Liberty, West Virginia. It awarded 74 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,930 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 31% were women.
West Liberty University does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 33% took at least some of their classes online.
Concord University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Athens, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 66 students in 2020-2021.
Students from West Virginia who attend Concord University full time pay an average of $8,690 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,440. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,873 in student loans. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Concord University. In 2019-2020 about 69% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Glenville State College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Glenville State College is located in Glenville, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Students from West Virginia who attend Glenville State College full time pay an average of $8,886 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,514. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Glenville State College accumulate an average of $27,432 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Glenville State College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 66% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Davis & Elkins College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. This very small private not-for-profit school is located in Elkins, West Virginia, and it awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
D&E does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $29,960. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,236 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.
Online courses are available at D&E, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
West Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Buckhannon, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.
West Virginia Wesleyan does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $32,612. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,263 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out West Virginia Wesleyan. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Beckley, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 40 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Virginia University Tech accumulate an average of $24,530 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at West Virginia University Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 69% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Alderson Broaddus University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #15 on the list. Alderson Broaddus University is a very small private not-for-profit school situated in Philippi, West Virginia. It awarded 38 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Alderson Broaddus University does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,020. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $33,573 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Online courses are available at Alderson Broaddus University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 63% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #16, Wheeling University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wheeling, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 27 students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Wheeling University, expect to pay an average of $29,290 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Wheeling University accumulate an average of $35,999 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 30% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Wheeling University. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public school located in Parkersburg, West Virginia that handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $3,890 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,642. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from West Virginia University at Parkersburg accumulate an average of $18,636 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 43% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bethany College West Virginia landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Bethany College West Virginia is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Bethany, West Virginia that handed out 18 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Bethany College West Virginia, expect to pay an average of $31,600 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.
Valley College-Martinsburg came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school awarded 15 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Valley College of Technology is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Bluefield State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Bluefield, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 14 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from West Virginia pay an average of $8,434 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bluefield State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,632. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $29,756 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Bluefield State College. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Strayer University - West Virginia landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Strayer University - West Virginia is a very small private for-profit school situated in Scott Depot, West Virginia. It awarded 12 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Strayer University - West Virginia is $13,515. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $44,452 in student loans. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Strayer University - West Virginia is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Potomac State College of West Virginia University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia list.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,026 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Online courses are available at WVU Potomac State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 81% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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