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Business Administration & Management Schools in Virginia

11,774 students earned Business Administration degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Business Administration & Management major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Business Administration & Management Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,656
Master’s Degree 4,078
Associate Degree 2,151
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 444
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 444
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 444
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 289
Post-Master’s Certificate 289
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 134
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 134
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 15.1%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in Virginia

There are 283,790 people in the state and 9,785,040 people in the nation working in business administration jobs.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in Virginia

Business Administration grads earn an average of $109,690 in the state and $103,110 nationwide.

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

#1

Liberty University

Lynchburg
3,407 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
93,349 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.47 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

1,062 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,623 after graduation.

#3

William & Mary

Williamsburg
519 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at William & Mary. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time.

519 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

416 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
295 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,244 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

392 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,303 after earning their degree at this institution. 53% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 2.50% which is lower than average.

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
330 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,301. 66% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,842 after earning their degree at this institution.

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,769 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,312.

#9

University of Richmond

University of Richmond
254 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
4,056 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $61,214 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years.

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

93% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Old Dominion grads earn an average salary of $42,015. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

Business Administration & Management Careers in VA

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 24% $83,580
Business Professors 23% $0
Management Analysts 19% $97,420
Computer and Information Systems Managers 14% $164,200
Logisticians 13% $81,080
Administrative Services Managers 12% $101,360
General and Operations Managers 12% $124,990
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $126,060
Managers 11% $130,590
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 10% $101,090
Purchasing Managers 10% $133,430
Cost Estimators 9% $67,680
Sales Managers 9% $160,640
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 8% $69,190
Construction Managers 7% $99,270
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 6% $56,890
Retail Sales Supervisors 6% $41,910
Artist, Athlete, and Performer Agents and Business Managers 0% $0
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 0% $61,600

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Accounting 1,921
Management Sciences & Methods 1,674
Business & Commerce 1,437
Marketing 971
Finance & Financial Management 929
Human Resource Management 488
Management Information Systems 406
Hospitality Management 347

View all majors related to Business Administration & Management

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