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 #37 out of 470 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 264 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 354 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $43,919. This is higher than $42,524, which is the national median for all general business bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's general business program at VCU make a median salary of $60,953. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $70,803.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, general business students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all general business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the general business program at VCU is $239 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 264 students earned a bachelor's degree in general business from VCU. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
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 | 31 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 20 |
The general business program at VCU awarded 120 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 38% of these degrees went to men with the other 62% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
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 | 9 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 147 |
| Marketing | 134 |
| Accounting | 89 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 63 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 55 |
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