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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Public · General
Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution in Richmond, VA. With a 93% admission rate and 1,270 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 20,797 students, offers 48 programs with earnings data, and has a 65% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
93%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,270
Enrollment
20,797
Completion Rate
65%
Cost of Attendance
$34,346
In-State Tuition
$16,458
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,042
Programs
48
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 48 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($34K)
Showing 48 of 48 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,338 | $117,373 | $34,346 | 2.5x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,964 | — | $34,346 | 2.4x | |
| 3 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,721 | $91,990 | $34,346 | 2.3x | |
| 4 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,938 | $99,480 | $34,346 | 2.3x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,355 | $87,500 | $34,346 | 2.1x | |
| 6 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,808 | $75,427 | $34,346 | 2.1x | |
| 7 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,847 | $86,488 | $34,346 | 2.1x | |
| 8 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,072 | $71,425 | $34,346 | 2.0x | |
| 9 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,750 | $70,688 | $34,346 | 1.9x | |
| 10 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,116 | $86,853 | $34,346 | 1.8x | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,876 | $71,783 | $34,346 | 1.7x | |
| 12 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,133 | $76,242 | $34,346 | 1.6x | |
| 13 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,669 | $70,969 | $34,346 | 1.5x | |
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,111 | $51,371 | $34,346 | 1.4x | |
| 15 | Real EstateBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,681 | — | $34,346 | 1.4x | |
| 16 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,696 | $65,519 | $34,346 | 1.3x | |
| 17 | Business/Managerial EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,370 | $81,935 | $34,346 | 1.3x | |
| 18 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,784 | — | $34,346 | 1.3x | |
| 19 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,767 | $61,633 | $34,346 | 1.2x | |
| 20 | PhysicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,804 | — | $34,346 | 1.2x | |
| 21 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,571 | $63,326 | $34,346 | 1.1x | |
| 22 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,495 | $57,508 | $34,346 | 1.1x | |
| 23 | Security Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,501 | $58,080 | $34,346 | 1.1x | |
| 24 | Biological and Physical SciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,709 | $57,252 | $34,346 | 1.1x | |
| 25 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,808 | $56,586 | $34,346 | 1.0x |
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