Business/Commerce, General

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA

CIP 52.01

$51,669Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$68,387Median earnings 4 years after
$70,969Median earnings 5 years after
$21,298Median federal debt
218Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Business/Commerce, General at Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $51,669 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $68,407 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,204–$94,571). Median debt is $21,298, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
DeVry University-Virginia
Arlington
$57,020$40,529
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington
$55,431$43,122
Randolph-Macon College
Ashland
$51,366$27,000
Randolph College
Lynchburg
$35,971$21,650

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Business/Commerce, General graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make?

The median salary is $51,669 one year after graduation and $70,969 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,298.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.