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Business, Management & Marketing Schools in West Virginia

7,667 students earned Business, Management & Marketing degrees in West Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Business, Management & Marketing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Business, Management & Marketing Majors in West Virginia

Business, Management & Marketing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 4,250
Master’s Degree 1,741
Associate Degree 1,000
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 374
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 374
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 374
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 148
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 148
Post-Master’s Certificate 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 117
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
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Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, a business, management and marketing major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of business, management and marketing majors in West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 13.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 61.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.6%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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Jobs for Business, Management & Marketing Grads in West Virginia

145,010 people in the state and 34,973,960 in the nation are employed in jobs related to business, management and marketing.

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Wages for Business, Management & Marketing Jobs in West Virginia

A typical salary for a business, management and marketing grad in the state is $56,460, compared to a typical salary of $69,480 nationwide.

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Most Popular Business, Management & Marketing Programs in WV

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There are 10 colleges in West Virginia that offer business, management and marketing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town
3,747 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
50,047 Total Students

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. 19% of the teachers are full time.

#2

West Virginia University

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

The 6.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 79%.

#3

University of Charleston

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

#4

Marshall University

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

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#5

Salem University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $27,032 a year.

#6

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. 58% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,828 after earning their degree at this institution.

#7

Fairmont State University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,102 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

#8

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg
114 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,624 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,852 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Shepherd University

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

In their early career, Shepherd University grads earn an average salary of $36,546. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,983. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

West Virginia State University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.61 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,118. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time.

Business, Management & Marketing Careers in WV

Some of the careers business, management and marketing majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 29% $52,230
Statisticians 25% $71,560
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 19% $43,000
Business Professors 18% $61,990
Economics Professors 17% $80,350
Statistical Assistants 17% $43,240
Personal Financial Advisors 17% $61,900
Financial Examiners 17% $61,760
Financial Managers 15% $90,830
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $51,030
Brokerage Clerks 13% $40,360
Travel Guides 12% $0
Management Analysts 11% $74,840
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks 10% $31,750
Technical Writers 10% $37,110
Sales Workers 9% $0
Insurance Sales Agents 9% $38,320
Purchasing Managers 9% $121,940
Administrative Services Managers 9% $74,530
Computer and Information Systems Managers 9% $118,900
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists 8% $56,610
Construction Managers 8% $96,730
Marketing Managers 8% $85,830
Cost Estimators 8% $60,260
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $0
Human Resources Managers 8% $92,270
Real Estate Appraisers 7% $36,260
Training and Development Specialists 7% $47,710
Mathematical Science Professors 7% $50,550
Logisticians 7% $66,350
Mechanic, and Repairer Supervisors 7% $56,560
Managers 6% $69,210
Accountants and Auditors 6% $62,670
Receptionists and Information Clerks 6% $25,450
Credit Counselors 6% $36,820
Financial Specialists 6% $67,330
General and Operations Managers 5% $71,540
Financial Analysts 5% $69,190
Human Resources Specialists 5% $57,930
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents 5% $41,370
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners 5% $41,210
Budget Analysts 5% $63,730
Sales Managers 4% $90,590
Lodging Managers 4% $45,770
Tax Preparers 4% $29,240
Customer Service Representatives 4% $27,780
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks 4% $46,760
Writers and Authors 4% $59,970
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 4% $77,370
Loan Interviewers and Clerks 3% $31,690
Production and Operating Worker Supervisors 3% $64,240
Sales Supervisors 3% $48,610
Food Service Managers 3% $43,120
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 3% $49,160
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives 2% $47,530
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 2% $43,210
Retail Sales Supervisors 2% $31,320
Loan Officers 2% $48,820
Demonstrators and Product Promoters 2% $22,950
Industrial Production Managers 1% $105,390
Wholesale and Retail Buyers 0% $0
Gaming Supervisors 0% $0
Credit Analysts 0% $59,420
Slot Supervisors 0% $0
Advertising and Promotions Managers 0% $99,770
Dispatchers 0% $39,770
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 0% $45,790
Economists 0% $65,350
Gaming Managers 0% $80,050
Training and Development Managers 0% $98,230
Wholesale Scientific Products Sales Representatives 0% $87,820
Editors -2% $49,320
Office Clerks -2% $26,650
Parts Salespersons -2% $27,460
Procurement Clerks -2% $35,210
Real Estate Sales Agents -2% $63,690
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $58,090
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks -3% $35,170
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks -4% $32,550
Bill and Account Collectors -4% $32,010
Real Estate Brokers -5% $29,640
Sales Representatives -5% $40,210
Chief Executives -7% $136,800
Purchasing Agents -7% $0
Insurance Underwriters -8% $52,890
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants -9% $30,440
Advertising Sales Agents -10% $41,340
Computer Programmers -10% $66,220
Labor Relations Specialists -14% $20,090
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks -17% $32,710
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants -20% $46,650
Travel Agents -20% $35,330
Data Entry Keyers -23% $25,860
Word Processors and Typists -33% $33,850

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