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2027 Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in Virginia

62 Colleges in the United States
21,073 Business, Management & Marketing Degrees Awarded
$51,360 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business, Management & Marketing programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their business, management & marketing programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 62 schools to find the best for business, management & marketing students.

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Best Schools for Business, Management & Marketing in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall business, management & marketing education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Business, Management & Marketing

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Our analysis ranked University Of Virginia Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in business, management & marketing. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 1,206 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $182,294 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,347 to complete this degree. See the full business, management & marketing program report for University Of Virginia Main Campus

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Richmond one of the top schools for business, management & marketing. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 410 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at University Of Richmond in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $82,995. Typical student debt for the program is $20,394. Get the full business, management & marketing details for University Of Richmond

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

A rank of #3 makes James Madison University one of the top schools for business, management & marketing. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. James Madison University awarded about 850 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business, management & marketing degree from James Madison University earn around $78,899 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,573 to complete this degree. Get the full business, management & marketing details for James Madison University

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Washington And Lee University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in business, management & marketing, ranking #4. Located in the town of Lexington, Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Washington And Lee University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 148 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Washington And Lee University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business, management & marketing degree from Washington And Lee University earn around $76,989 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,750. See the full business, management & marketing program report for Washington And Lee University

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College Of William And Mary is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in business, management & marketing, ranking #5. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. College Of William And Mary awarded about 713 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of $86,641 early in their careers. College Of William And Mary graduates carry a median of $19,812 in student loans. More information about a degree in business, management & marketing from College Of William And Mary

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earned the #6 position for business, management & marketing this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 2,163 business, management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $82,484 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,888 to complete this degree. Get the full business, management & marketing details for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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George Mason University earned the #7 position for business, management & marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 1,526 business, management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at George Mason University in the most recent data year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $81,221 early in their careers. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $23,030 in student loans. See the full business, management & marketing program report for George Mason University

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Christopher Newport University landed the #8 spot for business, management & marketing this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Newport News. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 152 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Christopher Newport University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business, management & marketing degree from Christopher Newport University earn around $54,432 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. Get the full business, management & marketing details for Christopher Newport University

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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

University Of Mary Washington placed #9 among the best business, management & marketing schools. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Mary Washington graduates 66% of students within six years. University Of Mary Washington awarded about 220 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $60,251 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,250. See the full business, management & marketing program report for University Of Mary Washington

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Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #10 spot for business, management & marketing this year. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 908 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $73,335 early in their careers. Virginia Commonwealth University graduates carry a median of $23,160 in student loans. Get the full business, management & marketing details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Northern Virginia Community College came in at #11 for business, management & marketing this year. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 1,068 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $39,015 in their early career. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $11,235 in student loans. See the full business, management & marketing program report for Northern Virginia Community College

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Eastern Mennonite University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best business, management & marketing schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Eastern Mennonite University awarded about 49 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Eastern Mennonite University earn a median of $60,136 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,555 to complete this degree. See the full business, management & marketing program report for Eastern Mennonite University

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Marymount University
Arlington, VA

Marymount University placed #13 among the best business, management & marketing schools. Marymount University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Arlington. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marymount University awarded about 93 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Marymount University earn a median of $69,904 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,333 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business, management & marketing from Marymount University

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Randolph Macon College came in at #14 for business, management & marketing this year. Randolph Macon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Ashland. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 69 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Randolph Macon College in the most recent year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Randolph Macon College earn a median of $49,840 early in their careers. Randolph Macon College graduates carry a median of $24,689 in student loans. Read more about the business, management & marketing program at Randolph Macon College

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Roanoke College
Salem, VA

Roanoke College landed the #15 spot for business, management & marketing this year. Roanoke College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Salem. Roanoke College graduates 67% of students within six years. Roanoke College awarded about 86 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $45,557 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,429 to complete this degree. Get the full business, management & marketing details for Roanoke College

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Radford University
Radford, VA

Radford University earned the #16 position for business, management & marketing this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Radford. Radford University graduates 49% of students within six years. There were roughly 260 business, management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Radford University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $45,488 in their early career. Radford University graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans. Read more about the business, management & marketing program at Radford University

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Longwood University
Farmville, VA

Longwood University placed #17 among the best business, management & marketing schools. Located in the town of Farmville, Longwood University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 417 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Longwood University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business, management & marketing degree from Longwood University earn around $49,213 in the first couple years of their career. Longwood University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full business, management & marketing details for Longwood University

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J Sargeant Reynolds Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best business, management & marketing schools. Located in the suburb of Richmond, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 227 business, management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in the most recent data year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of J Sargeant Reynolds Community College earn a median of $32,111 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,500. See the full business, management & marketing program report for J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Piedmont Virginia Community College placed #19 among the best business, management & marketing schools. Piedmont Virginia Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Piedmont Virginia Community College awarded about 54 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Piedmont Virginia Community College generally make around $42,474. Piedmont Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $11,852 in student loans. Read more about the business, management & marketing program at Piedmont Virginia Community College

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Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA

Germanna Community College landed the #20 spot for business, management & marketing this year. Set in the rural area of Locust Grove, Germanna Community College is a large public institution. About 89 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Germanna Community College in the most recent year. Business, Management & Marketing graduates of Germanna Community College earn a median of $40,612 early in their careers. Germanna Community College graduates carry a median of $10,999 in student loans. More information about a degree in business, management & marketing from Germanna Community College

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Hampden Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Hampden Sydney College came in at #21 for business, management & marketing this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Hampden-Sydney. Hampden Sydney College graduates 62% of students within six years. About 62 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Hampden Sydney College in the most recent year. Students who receive their business, management & marketing degree from Hampden Sydney College earn around $52,087 in the first couple years of their career. Hampden Sydney College graduates carry a median of $26,970 in student loans. Read more about the business, management & marketing program at Hampden Sydney College

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Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA

Shenandoah University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best business, management & marketing schools. Located in the city of Winchester, Shenandoah University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Shenandoah University awarded about 173 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business, management & marketing degree from Shenandoah University earn around $56,423 in the first couple years of their career. Shenandoah University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in business, management & marketing from Shenandoah University

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Tidewater Community College placed #23 among the best business, management & marketing schools. Located in the city of Norfolk, Tidewater Community College is a very large public university. About 397 business, management & marketing degrees were awarded at Tidewater Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from Tidewater Community College generally make around $38,459. Students borrow a median of $16,364 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in business, management & marketing from Tidewater Community College

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Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA

Lynchburg College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best business, management & marketing schools. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Lynchburg College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. There were roughly 92 business, management & marketing students who graduated with this degree at Lynchburg College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business, management & marketing program make about $44,833 in their early career. Get the full business, management & marketing details for Lynchburg College

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John Tyler Community College came in at #25 for business, management & marketing this year. Located in the suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a large public university. John Tyler Community College awarded about 120 business, management & marketing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business, management & marketing degree recipients from John Tyler Community College generally make around $35,785. Typical student debt for the program is $9,250. More information about a degree in business, management & marketing from John Tyler Community College

Rest of the Top 50 Business, Management & Marketing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s business, management & marketing ranking:

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Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Hampton University
Hampton, VA
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Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
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Averett University
Danville, VA
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Bluefield College
Bluefield, VA
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Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Beach, VA
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Ecpi University
Virginia Beach, VA
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Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 62 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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