by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in managerial economics.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #33 on College Factual's Best Schools for managerial economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools | 33 |
| Best Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in business/managerial economics. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of managerial economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $45,370. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $53,219 for all managerial economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, managerial economics students borrow a median amount of $22,269 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all managerial economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $29,278.
Learn about other programs related to Business/Managerial Economics that might interest you.
If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
Learn more about VCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 61% of managerial economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 39% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in managerial economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its managerial economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the managerial economics majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 392 |
| Business Administration & Management | 138 |
| Marketing | 122 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 79 |
| Accounting | 78 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
