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Business Administration & Management Schools in West Virginia

4,897 students earned Business Administration degrees in West 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 West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,948
Master’s Degree 1,112
Associate Degree 482
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 235
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 235
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 235
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 88
Post-Master’s Certificate 88
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1

Gender Distribution

In West 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 56.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 14.7%
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Jobs for Business Administration & Management Grads in West Virginia

In this state, there are 45,920 people employed in jobs related to a business administration degree, compared to 9,785,040 nationwide.

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Wages for Business Administration & Management Jobs in West Virginia

Business Administration grads earn an average of $77,290 in the state and $103,110 nationwide.

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

3,041 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at American Military University. This private institution charges an average net price of $10,563. In their early career, American Military University grads earn an average salary of $28,143.

380 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,967 Total Students

The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 51%.

179 Degrees in Major Awarded
11% Graduation Rate
1,008 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,492. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

173 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $41,828 after graduation. This public school has an average net price of $13,355.

#5

West Liberty University

West Liberty
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,481 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,828 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

103 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
3,848 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,102 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.90%.

#7

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
3,159 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,983.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
3,638 Total Students

92% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 68%. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at WVSU.

#9

Marshall University

Huntington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,351. 77% of the teachers are full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

Business Administration & Management Careers in WV

Some of the careers business administration majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Business Professors 18% $61,990
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $51,030
Management Analysts 11% $74,840
Purchasing Managers 9% $121,940
Administrative Services Managers 9% $74,530
Computer and Information Systems Managers 9% $118,900
Construction Managers 8% $96,730
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
Cost Estimators 8% $60,260
Logisticians 7% $66,350
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $56,560
Managers 6% $69,210
General and Operations Managers 5% $71,540
Sales Managers 4% $90,590
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 4% $77,370
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 3% $64,240
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $43,210
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $31,320
Industrial Production Managers 1% $105,390
Chief Executives -7% $136,800

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Business & Commerce 883
Accounting 520
Marketing 247
Finance & Financial Management 206
Other Business & Marketing 162
Entrepreneurial Studies 91
Management Sciences & Methods 83
Human Resource Management 69

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