Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University Majors
Virginia Commonwealth University awards bachelor's degrees in 53 fields, about 4,875 a year. The largest are Psychology, Subject-Area Teacher Education, Biology.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 490 | $29,462 | $51,440 | $23,199 |
| Subject-Area Teacher Education | 342 | $34,677 | $59,442 | $26,901 |
| Biology | 339 | $31,149 | $58,420 | $21,712 |
| Design | 322 | $25,872 | $53,575 | $25,937 |
| Criminal Justice | 236 | $38,495 | $58,792 | $23,250 |
| Business/Commerce | 218 | $51,669 | $68,387 | $23,750 |
| Nursing | 210 | $71,847 | $86,661 | $26,250 |
| Communications | 191 | $35,808 | $59,968 | $24,000 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 186 | $49,111 | $55,855 | $25,125 |
| Information Science/Studies | 167 | $62,116 | $87,219 | $24,364 |
| Political Science | 159 | $34,080 | $62,182 | $21,376 |
| Marketing | 135 | $41,767 | $68,622 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 122 | $84,338 | $118,521 | $19,050 |
| English Language and Literature | 101 | $27,005 | $45,844 | $22,750 |
| Social Work | 98 | $34,088 | $55,288 | $25,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 | $73,355 | $88,410 | $22,235 |
| Chemistry | 95 | $38,571 | $67,439 | $21,872 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 91 | $45,696 | $72,239 | $21,500 |
| Film and Photography | 91 | $23,109 | $37,958 | $26,000 |
| Finance | 90 | |||
| Accounting | 79 | $56,876 | $78,631 | $24,350 |
| History | 75 | $29,794 | $53,186 | $23,750 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 74 | $36,709 | $61,395 | $26,975 |
| Environmental Science and Conservation | 62 | $32,038 | $50,217 | $23,500 |
| Studio Art | 58 | $21,916 | $43,690 | $23,374 |
| Security Science and Technology | 50 | $37,501 | $61,026 | $26,000 |
| Theater | 47 | $22,447 | $43,957 | $21,875 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 | $79,721 | $97,781 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | 46 | $32,781 | $53,122 | $26,285 |
| Allied Health | 45 | $66,750 | $77,786 | $26,992 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 44 | $67,072 | $80,344 | $24,589 |
| Music | 43 | $28,989 | $38,278 | $27,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 40 | $54,133 | $86,295 | $24,000 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 38 | $18,500 | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 30 | $45,370 | $64,164 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education | 29 | |||
| Electrical Engineering | 28 | $77,938 | $107,487 | $24,000 |
| Area Studies | 27 | $35,557 | $45,852 | $23,500 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 27 | $29,607 | $42,233 | $26,000 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 27 | $21,237 | $37,253 | $19,500 |
| Mathematics | 23 | $43,784 | $68,457 | $27,000 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 23 | $33,626 | $58,084 | $26,416 |
| Computer Engineering | 20 | $82,964 | $118,273 | $23,813 |
| Anthropology | 17 | $22,732 | $49,641 | $13,996 |
| Philosophy | 16 | $26,192 | $64,402 | $21,500 |
| Physics | 16 | $39,804 | $77,737 | $25,250 |
| Real Estate | 14 | $47,681 | $60,718 | |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 13 | $72,808 | $78,231 | $25,924 |
| Health Administration | 13 | |||
| Dance | 11 | $20,397 | $27,000 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 5 | $30,635 | $45,607 | $26,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 4 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at Virginia Commonwealth University?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Psychology (490), Subject-Area Teacher Education (342), Biology (339), Design (322), Criminal Justice (236).
Which Virginia Commonwealth University majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Computer and Information Sciences ($118,521), Computer Engineering ($118,273), Electrical Engineering ($107,487), Chemical Engineering ($97,781), Mechanical Engineering ($88,410). Earnings are reported for 46 of Virginia Commonwealth University's 53 programs.
How many majors does Virginia Commonwealth University have?
Virginia Commonwealth University awarded bachelor's degrees in 53 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names Virginia Commonwealth University uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
