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2026 Best Business/Managerial Economics Schools in Virginia

3 Colleges in the United States
70 Business/Managerial Economics Degrees Awarded
$48,728 Avg Early-Career Salary

Business/Managerial 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for business/managerial economics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Business/Managerial Economics in Virginia

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

Top Schools in Business/Managerial Economics

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No school ranked higher than Virginia Commonwealth University this year for business/managerial economics. Located in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public university. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 27 business/managerial economics degrees were awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business/managerial 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. Get the full business/managerial economics details for Virginia Commonwealth University

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Hampden Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA

Students looking for a strong business/managerial economics program will find one at Hampden Sydney College, which ranked #2. 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. Hampden Sydney College awarded about 43 business/managerial economics degrees in the most recent data year. Business/managerial 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/managerial economics from Hampden Sydney College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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