Best business administration colleges in Virginia

Business administration bachelor graduates in Virginia earn a weighted average salary of $55,610 3 years after graduation. This places Virginia graduate earnings in the bottom 50% nationally. Additionally, business administration graduates earn 4% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our business administration rankings cover 23 of the 27 programs available in Virginia, accounting for 97% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Virginia | #17 in Business nationally

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia

Economic score 1.13

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Cost $19,442

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,678

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 91%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Virginia | #18 in Business nationally
Economic score 1.15

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Cost $29,479

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $98,403

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 93%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Washington and Lee is a private liberal arts college in Lexington, Virginia. Founded in 1749, it is one of the oldest universities in the country. The college is located in the magnificent Shenandoah Valley region. Business administration majors at W&L take a broad range of courses across disciplines, as well as course requirements like economics, accounting, statistics, marketing management, and more.

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#3 in Virginia | #79 in Business nationally

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, Virginia

Economic score 2.04

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Cost $28,649

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,209

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 88%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Virginia | #123 in Business nationally

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

Economic score 2.45

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Cost $17,385

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,793

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Virginia | #163 in Business nationally

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Economic score 2.76

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Cost $22,465

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $68,297

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Virginia | #220 in Business nationally

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, Virginia

Economic score 3.20

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Cost $22,609

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,162

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 79%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in Virginia | #245 in Business nationally

Marymount University

Arlington, Virginia

Economic score 3.34

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Cost $23,659

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,307

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in Virginia | #295 in Business nationally

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Economic score 3.71

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Cost $22,066

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,458

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Virginia | #308 in Business nationally

Longwood University

Farmville, Virginia

Economic score 3.76

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Cost $20,679

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,643

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in Virginia | #343 in Business nationally
Economic score 4.00

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Cost $20,292

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $60,297

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Virginia | #372 in Business nationally

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia

Economic score 4.21

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Cost $15,415

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $56,328

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in Virginia | #542 in Business nationally

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, Virginia

Economic score 6.09

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Cost $18,897

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $52,990

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 64%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Virginia | #577 in Business nationally

Regent University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Economic score 6.63

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Cost $17,220

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,037

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Virginia | #626 in Business nationally

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia

Economic score 7.48

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Cost $40,511

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $61,548

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Virginia | #632 in Business nationally

Averett University

Danville, Virginia

Economic score 7.72

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Cost $26,542

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $54,100

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Virginia | #641 in Business nationally

Roanoke College

Salem, Virginia

Economic score 7.96

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Cost $27,780

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,973

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Virginia | #643 in Business nationally

Bluefield University

Bluefield, Virginia

Economic score 7.97

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Cost $22,701

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,929

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 55%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Virginia | #649 in Business nationally

Radford University

Radford, Virginia

Economic score 8.09

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Cost $16,310

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $49,713

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 61%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Virginia | #655 in Business nationally

Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Economic score 8.31

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Cost $22,807

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $51,404

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Virginia | #667 in Business nationally

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score 8.86

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Cost $29,882

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $54,361

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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