Turn Your McIntire Degree Into a Career
From career exploration through recruiting and beyond, Commerce Career Services supports students with coaching, career preparation, and connections to employers and alumni.
95%
$94,747
$34/hr
How We Work with Students
Commerce Career Services helps you explore career possibilities, communicate your strengths and experiences effectively, and build the relationships and skills that sustain a career—not just land a first job. A dedicated team works with you one-on-one and through group programming across your entire time at McIntire.
Explore Opportunities
Identify the paths, industries, and roles that fit your strengths and goals—before recruiting season begins.
Get Prepared
Learn to communicate your experiences and strengths through tailored resumes, interview practice, and individualized coaching.
Grow Your Network
Build authentic relationships with employers, alumni, and the wider McIntire community to learn, explore opportunities, and develop a professional network that grows with you.
Signature Career Programs
Commerce Career Services partners with employers, alumni, and other members of the McIntire community to offer invaluable programming that prepares students for success in the workforce.
Employer Engagement Days
Throughout the academic year, companies engage directly with McIntire students to prepare them for fall recruiting, offering opportunities for them to learn about career paths, to refine their interviewing skills through mock interviews, and to network.
“Careers in” Business Series
These interactive series give UVA students an overview of the diverse paths to potential employment in numerous industries, as well as important information on key skills, competencies, and recruiting timelines and practices. Event speakers share practical advice and instructive accounts of their own professional journeys.
Common Questions
What is the average starting salary for UVA McIntire B.S. in Commerce graduates?
The B.S. in Commerce Class of 2025 reported an average annual base salary of $94,747 and a median of $93,500, based on a 93% response rate. Graduates also reported an average signing bonus of $9,746 (69% reporting).
What percentage of McIntire B.S. in Commerce graduates are employed after graduation?
Of the Class of 2025, 95% reported positive outcomes: 89% had received a job offer, 5% were enrolling in graduate school, and 1% were not seeking employment—based on a 93% response rate, as of Oct. 1, 2025.
What is the average salary for McIntire M.S. in Accounting graduates?
The M.S. in Accounting Class of 2025 reported an average annual base salary of $83,455 and a median of $82,000, with 91% positive outcomes, based on a 92% response rate.
What is the average internship pay for McIntire students?
The average internship hourly rate reported by the Class of 2026 was $34. Ninety-four percent of responding students completed an internship before their fourth year at McIntire (87% reporting).
Prospective Students
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Current Students
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