The Best Business Schools Near Virginia Beach for 2027

Based in Fredericksburg, VA, University of Mary Washington is a public institution. Its Business program lands at #4 of the 10 ranked here, earning an 84.5 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 66% of its students, above the 59% average across the ranked schools. Mary Washington admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 57% average for the group. That is more open than the 22% rate at Richmond, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands in the middle of the pack in a group where graduation runs from 33% to 89%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 3,826 students.

On cost, Mary Washington charges $9,117 a year in-state, roughly 2.4x the $22,295 out-of-state rate. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $9,117 at Mary Washington to $67,420 at George Washington. The spread makes the program a clearer value for VA residents than for out-of-state students. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with above-average completion.

University of Maryland Global is a public institution in Adelphi, MD. Its Business program ranks #5 of the 10 analyzed here with an 82.7 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits above the 80.1 group average, in the middle third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 33% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. UMGC holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 33% to 89%. It is one of the larger campuses in the ranking, enrolling 63,012 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Regent University's Bachelor of Science in Business with an emphasis in human resource management builds on the school's business core and adds focused HR study. The page lists 120 or more total credit hours and two formats, online or on campus in Virginia Beach, with the next session starting January 11, 2027. Students explore collective bargaining, employee evaluation systems, human resource strategy, compensation and personnel law. Featured courses include Compensation and Benefits Management, Staffing and Talent Management, Employment Law, and Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining, all following Fundamentals of Human Resource Management. The curriculum is framed around Christian principles and values. Regent reports accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Listed career areas include human resources and benefits, corporate recruiting and employment coordination.

Regent has a 57% graduation rate and a 38% admit rate, so admission is selective. Tuition is $19,950, the same for in-state and out-of-state students. The program earns a Program Score of 77.9 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits students who want an HR-focused business degree in a faith-based setting and value the choice between a campus and an online route.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is a private, nonprofit institution in Rocky Mount, NC. Its Business program ranks #7 of the 10 analyzed here with a 69.7 Program Score, a composite of graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 42% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. North Carolina Wesleyan admits 80% of applicants, less selective than the 57% average for the group. That is more open than the 22% rate at Richmond, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 33% to 89%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,419 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, North Carolina Wesleyan charges $34,936 a year in-state. That puts it mid-pack on price on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $9,117 at Mary Washington to $67,420 at George Washington. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its an online option.

Based in Washington, DC, Gallaudet University is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #8 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 69.0 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 47% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. Gallaudet admits 58% of applicants, less selective than the 57% average for the group. That is more open than the 22% rate at Richmond, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 33% to 89%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,335 students.

On cost, Gallaudet charges $18,288 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $9,117 at Mary Washington to $67,420 at George Washington. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the main draw here is its low in-state cost.

Based in Suitland, MD, Strayer University-Maryland is a private, for-profit institution. Its Business program lands at #9 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 68.8 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 38% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. Strayer-Maryland holds an open-admission policy, accepting every qualified applicant. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 33% to 89%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,290 students. The degree is also offered online, which widens access for working students.

On cost, Strayer-Maryland charges $13,725 a year in-state. That puts it among the most affordable on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $9,117 at Mary Washington to $67,420 at George Washington. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. For prospective students, the draw here is low in-state cost paired with an online option.

Based in Wilson, NC, Barton College is a private, nonprofit institution. Its Business program lands at #10 of the 10 ranked here, earning a 63.8 Program Score that weighs graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and outcomes. That sits below the 80.1 group average, in the lower third of the 10 ranked programs. The program graduates 46% of its students, below the 59% average across the ranked schools. Barton College admits 94% of applicants, less selective than the 57% average for the group. That is more open than the 22% rate at Richmond, the most selective program on this list. Its completion rate lands toward the lower end in a group where graduation runs from 33% to 89%. It is one of the smaller campuses here, with 1,235 students.

On cost, Barton College charges $37,000 a year in-state. That puts it at the higher end on this list, where annual in-state tuition runs from $9,117 at Mary Washington to $67,420 at George Washington. As a private institution, its tuition does not change with residency, unlike the public universities on this list. It earns its place in the top 10 on the balance of cost, completion, and outcomes.