Is Virginia Commonwealth University worth it?
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public, four-year institution in Richmond, Virginia (midsize city). It awarded 7,236 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, social work and business.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,934
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,703
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,128
Average net price
$23,433
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
7,236
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
20,753
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,462 | $51,440 | 518 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $51,669 | $68,387 | 436 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $25,872 | $53,575 | 353 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $34,677 | $59,442 | 345 |
| Medicine | First professional | $65,351 | $101,335 | 337 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $35,808 | $59,968 | 336 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $31,149 | $58,420 | 320 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,847 | $86,661 | 306 |
| Social Work | Master's | $51,707 | $65,063 | 277 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $38,495 | $58,792 | 265 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $62,116 | $87,219 | 243 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $49,111 | $55,855 | 230 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,080 | $62,182 | 227 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $90,076 | $135,859 | 208 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $111,341 | $134,661 | 179 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 518 |
| Social Work | Master's | 365 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 341 |
| Health Teacher Education | Bachelor's | 278 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 227 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 203 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 178 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 175 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 153 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 147 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 27% | 25,001 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 16,197 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 10,875 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 7,511 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 4,604 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 4,451 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 4,407 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 4,251 |
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Sources: federal figures for Virginia Commonwealth University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page