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2027 Best Business Economics Schools in Virginia

2 Colleges in the United States
88 Business Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,728 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business Economics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for business economics students.

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Best Schools for Business Economics in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall business economics education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Business Economics

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Virginia Commonwealth University tops our 2027 ranking of the best business economics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business economics degree from Virginia Commonwealth University earn around $45,370 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the business economics program at Virginia Commonwealth University

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Hampden Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in business economics, ranking #2. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. There were roughly 62 business economics students who graduated with this degree at Hampden Sydney College in the most recent data year. Business Economics graduates of Hampden Sydney College earn a median of $52,087 early in their careers. Hampden Sydney College graduates carry a median of $26,970 in student loans. More information about a degree in business economics from Hampden Sydney College

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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