Virginia Business and Finance Overview

Virginia business professionals work in numerous industries and occupations including operations, finance, accounting, investment banking, financial planning, commercial banking, business administration, management, marketing, tourism and the non-profit sector. Prospective businessmen and businesswomen will find that most entry-level business careers in Virginia require at least a bachelors degree in business from an accredited school and that advanced positions generally require a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

Online colleges offering Business and MBA programs in Virginia


Earning a degree in business from an accredited institution provides prospective business professionals with the tools they need to succeed in the Virginia business world and increases their candidacy for career opportunities and higher salaries. According to a report put out by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, Virginia business and financial operations occupations paid an average annual wage of $70,420 ($33.86 per hour) in May 2008. During this same reporting period, Virginia management occupations paid an average annual wage of $108,610 ($52.22 per hour), while the average annual wage for all levels of workers in all Virginia occupations at that time was $44,720 ($21.50 per hour).

If a higher salary and increased career opportunities appeal to you, take the next step towards your Virginia business career by selecting an accredited online or campus-based business degree program from the below list of schools, each of which offers Virginia business degree programs.

Online Colleges Offering Business and Finance Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Campus Colleges Offering Business and Finance Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

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Business Salaries
Public Relations
$60,225
Advertising
$60,310
Certified Public Account(CPA)
$71,979
Finance
$44,665
Marketing
$42,475
Accounting
$53,041
Product Management
$76,729
Sports Management
$34,676
Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism
$43,868
International business
$58,074
Budget Analyst
$47,789
Buyer and Purchasing Agent
$34,924 - $49,208
Claims Adjuster
$41,273 - $52,216
Claims Examiners
$34,930 - $50,000
Claims Investigator
$35,296 - $46,346
Cost Estimator
$39,123 - $53,101
Financial Analyst
$43,147 - $58,389
Government Accountant
$43,726 - $58,034
Government Auditor
$44,590 - $56,877
Insurance Underwriter
$36,463 - $51,408
Internal Auditor
$42,342 - $56,620
Loan Counselor
$29,092 - $39,953
Loan Officer
$29,214 - $47,552
Management Accountant
$42,772 - $58,958
Meeting and Convention Planner
$34,923 - $47,764
Personal Financial Advisors
$30,973 - $51,045
Public Accountants
$41,357 - $52,083
Real Estate Appraisers
$30,669 - $57,763
Tax Collector
$32,761 - $49,954
Tax Examiner
$32,761 - $49,954
Tax Revenue Agent
$32,761 - $49,954
 * Based on 5 years experience