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. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general business.
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VCU is in the top 10% of the country for general business. More specifically it was ranked #27 out of 421 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 239 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 264 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 120 students received their master’s degree in general business from VCU. This makes it the #22 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in general business in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of general business students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $51,669. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $47,842 for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, general business students borrow a median amount of $29,859 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,374 for all general business majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at VCU is $239 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 239 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from VCU. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 20 |
VCU does not offer an online option for its general business 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.
General Business majors graduating with a master's degree from VCU make a median salary of $70,104 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $78,070.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 133 general business majors earned their master's degree from VCU. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 138 |
| Marketing | 122 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 79 |
| Accounting | 78 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 62 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.