by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for general business/commerce students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 148 master's degrees in general business/commerce during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general business/commerce students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Business/Commerce Master's Degree Schools in Virginia ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general business/commerce students seeking a a master's degree.
George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general business/commerce. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a master’s in general business/commerce from George Mason University
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general business/commerce. Located in the midsize city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a very large student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the general business program report average early career wages of $70,104.
More information about a master’s in general business/commerce from Virginia Commonwealth UniversityExplore all the Best General Business/Commerce Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 208 | 556 |
| Georgia | 190 | 347 |
| Tennessee | 166 | 176 |
| Alabama | 151 | 35 |
| Kentucky | 147 | 1,420 |
| Louisiana | 147 | 130 |
| South Carolina | 146 | 123 |
| Arkansas | 121 | 30 |
| West Virginia | 112 | 262 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, General Business/Commerce has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Business/Commerce | 148 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 3,885 |
| Accounting | 367 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 332 |
| Human Resource Management | 173 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 111 |
| Marketing | 93 |
| International Business | 49 |
| Management Information Systems | 29 |
| Real Estate | 17 |
| Construction Management | 4 |
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