Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia · Public · 20,753 undergraduates
Of 86 programs with reported earnings, 84 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 135 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,512 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,777 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,925 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,691 |
| $110k and up | $32,739 |
| All families (average) | $23,433 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,440 | +$14,827 | clears the bar | $21,167 | 1.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,420 | +$21,807 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $59,442 | +$22,829 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $53,575 | +$16,962 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,792 | +$22,179 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 1 yr |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $65,063 | +$28,450 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,387 | +$31,774 | clears the bar | $21,298 | 0.7 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $55,855 | +$19,242 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $86,661 | +$50,048 | clears the bar | $21,591 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $62,182 | +$25,569 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,968 | +$23,355 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $101,335 | +$64,722 | clears the bar | $202,416 | 3.1 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $87,219 | +$50,606 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $108,337 | +$71,724 | clears the bar | $54,332 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $116,932 | +$80,319 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 86 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 31% of students receive Pell grants · 63% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.