Virginia Union University
Richmond, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 1,203 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,424 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,372 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,420 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,362 |
| $110k and up | $18,301 |
| All families (average) | $13,235 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,024 | +$12,411 | clears the bar | $30,200 | 2.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,032 | +$3,419 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 9.1 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $38,872 | +$2,259 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $39,251 | +$2,638 | clears the bar | $28,749 | 10.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,826 | +$14,213 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $42,376 | +$5,763 | clears the bar | $29,400 | 5.1 yrs |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,924 | +$28,311 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,214 | +$8,601 | clears the bar | $26,505 | 3.1 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | First Professional Degree | $51,836 | +$15,223 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 69% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.