Virginia Union University
Richmond, Virginia. 1,203 undergraduates. Admits 98% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($26,000) equals 58% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($44,816).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 28% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 67% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $37,850 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $44,816 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
30 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | — | $59,471 | — |
| Criminology | 20 | $40,367 | $52,447 | $31,000 |
| Biology, General | 9 | $33,674 | $52,080 | — |
| Psychology, General | 16 | $29,805 | $42,935 | $27,891 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 5 | — | $42,524 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 15 | — | $38,879 | $29,651 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | $34,702 | — | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | $29,820 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 3 | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 5 | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | 2 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — | $33,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Music | 4 | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 3 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 3 | — | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 61 | — | — | — |
| Criminology | 8 | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 7 | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 6 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 12 | $71,833 | $69,379 | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | $64,903 | $55,942 | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Virginia Union University cost per year?
- The average net price at Virginia Union University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $29,932 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Virginia Union University graduates earn?
- Former Virginia Union University students earn a median of $44,816 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Virginia Union University?
- 28% of Virginia Union University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Virginia Union University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Virginia Union University is $26,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
