Virginia Community Colleges
Business Administration Programs
Business administration courses across community colleges in this state, covering management, accounting, marketing, and economics.
23 colleges · 1315 sections · 97 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Business administration is the most-completed associate degree at Virginia community colleges, and the most flexible — graduates step into operations and management roles at small businesses, transfer to four-year business schools, or use the degree as a foundation for an MBA. Across 23 VCCS institutions, this term's 1315 sections cover management, marketing, finance, accounting, and economics — the same core curriculum a four-year business school would expect in years 1 and 2.
The associate degree typically takes two years full-time and articulates cleanly to most Virginia four-year business programs, so students can complete the first half of a BBA at community college tuition rates before transferring. Compare colleges below by award counts, online section availability, and graduate earnings to find the best fit.
Earnings & outcomes for Business Administration graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 5202 — Business Administration, Management and Operations. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Business Administration
Business Administration Availability Snapshot
How business administration sections are being offered across 23 colleges in Virginia this term (1315 sections total).
Delivery format
- online780 (59%)
- in person261 (20%)
- hybrid221 (17%)
- zoom53 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)280
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)146
- Evening (5 PM and after)138
- Asynchronous / TBA751
Start dates
Sections begin on 26 distinct dates. 1307 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Blue Ridge Community College12 programs
Brightpoint Community College8 programs
Camp Community College7 programs
Central Virginia Community College10 programs
Danville Community College12 programs
Eastern Shore Community College6 programs
Germanna Community College7 programs
Laurel Ridge Community College6 programs
Mountain Empire Community College7 programs
Mountain Gateway Community College9 programs
New River Community College6 programs
Northern Virginia Community College13 programs
Patrick & Henry Community College3 programs
Piedmont Virginia Community College2 programs
Rappahannock Community College2 programs
Reynolds Community College6 programs
Southside Virginia Community College4 programs
Southwest Virginia Community College7 programs
Tidewater Community College8 programs
Virginia Highlands Community College8 programs
Virginia Peninsula Community College5 programs
Virginia Western Community College9 programs
Wytheville Community College3 programs
Common Business Administration courses
- BUS 100Introduction to Business(206 sections)
- ACC 211Principles of Accounting I(150 sections)
- ECO 201Principles of Macroeconomics(150 sections)
- ECO 202Principles of Microeconomics(102 sections)
- ACC 212Principles of Accounting II(82 sections)
- BUS 240Introduction to Business Law(60 sections)
- MKT 201Introduction to Marketing(48 sections)
- BUS 224Business Statistics(47 sections)
- BUS 200Principles of Management(46 sections)
- BUS 280Introduction to International Business(29 sections)
- ECO 150Economic Essentials: Theory and Application(28 sections)
- BUS 270Interpersonal Dynamics(25 sections)
Career outlook for Business Administration graduates
Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for the primary career outcome of this program (2024 OEWS release). Compare Virginia’s typical pay to the national picture before choosing where to study.
Virginia's typical pay is about 21% above the typical state — a strong sign of healthy local demand.
Wage data reflects all workers in the occupation, not just recent CC graduates — entry-level pay is typically lower. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I get an associate in business or transfer to a four-year school first?
- For most students, completing the associate first is cheaper — Virginia community college tuition is a fraction of four-year tuition, and the first two years of a BBA are largely general-education and intro business courses that transfer 1:1. The exception is students aiming for elite business schools that prefer freshmen admits.
- What jobs can I get with an associate in business?
- Office manager, assistant manager, sales representative, account coordinator, bookkeeper, and administrative supervisor are common entry points. Many graduates use the degree to formalize an existing role they were promoted into — companies often cover or reimburse the associate's tuition for employees moving from hourly to salaried positions.
- Does business credit transfer to a Virginia four-year university?
- Yes. Most VCCS business associate programs are articulated to the major state university business school under a guaranteed-transfer agreement. Compare colleges below — some have stronger transfer partnerships than others, and the right college can save you a full semester at four-year tuition rates.
- How long does an associate in business take?
- Two years full-time (4 semesters of 15 credits each), or three to four years part-time. Many Virginia programs offer evening and online sections specifically for working students completing the degree alongside a full-time job.
Compare Business Administration programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Virginia’s business administration programs stack up.
Other programs in Virginia
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.