Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA
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Graduation Statistics
49%
graduate within six years
- 53% within eight years
- 24% within four years
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6,496 Graduates
Virginia Commonwealth University offers bachelors through doctoral degrees.
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
Faculty Overview
5,186 Faculty
Full Time
- 3,155 Instructional
- 33 Research
- 0 Public Service
Part Time
- 1,966 Instructional
- 32 Research
- 0 Public Service
Study Options
Distance Learning
Can't make it to the campus? This college has remote classroom options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
This college has programs to study and gain cultural experiences in countries around the world.
Weekend Programs
This college offers weekend classes.
Teacher Certification Offered
This college offers teacher certification.
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Reviews: Academic Rigor
- Jerrod from Centreville, VA
“I currently a student at VCU returning for my sophomore year and I must say that I am excited to get back to Richmond, VA this fall. As an engineering…”
- Jul-20-2009 » Read More
- Janet from Richmond, VA
“I don't have to tell you that VCU is quite a large university. Especially within the first few years here, most of one's classes will be larger lecture classes. Even…”
- Jul-31-2009 » Read More
Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | 7 | - | - |
| Area Studies, Other | 77 | - | - |
| Women's Studies | 20 | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy | - | 4 | 5 |
| Biochemistry | - | 9 | 5 |
| Bioinformatics | 18 | 7 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | - | - | - |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 244 | 18 | - |
| Biostatistics | - | 7 | 3 |
| Epidemiology | - | - | 1 |
| Exercise Physiology | - | - | 4 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | - | 6 | 8 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | - | 1 | 10 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | - | - | 4 |
| Pharmacology | - | 2 | 7 |
| Physiology, General | - | 17 | 4 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | 95 | 24 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 134 | - |
| Business/Commerce, General | 354 | 18 | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 46 | 12 | - |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 4 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | - | - | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 98 | - | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | - | - | - |
| Real Estate | 18 | - | - |
| Taxation | - | 2 | - |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 219 | 120 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 28 | 15 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | 56 | 38 | - |
| Education | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | - | 10 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | 14 | 4 | - |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 35 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 18 | - |
| Education, General | - | 130 | 29 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | - | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 106 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | - | - | - |
| Health Teacher Education | 88 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | - | 9 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 12 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | - | 30 | - |
| Engineering | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 33 | 11 | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | 19 | - | - |
| Computer Engineering, General | 9 | - | - |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | 40 | - | - |
| Engineering, General | - | 24 | 15 |
| Engineering, Other | - | 1 | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 70 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing | - | 8 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 121 | 17 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Development and Aging | - | 8 | - |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 42 | - | - |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | - | - | - |
| History | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| History, General | 88 | 8 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General | 26 | 14 | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 41 | - | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 134 | 29 | 1 |
| Natural Sciences | - | - | 3 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies | 33 | 13 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 4 | 22 | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | - | 20 | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | 15 | - | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 34 | - | - |
| Physical Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, General | 78 | 2 | 4 |
| Physics, General | 19 | 5 | - |
| Physics, Other | - | 4 | 1 |
| Psychology | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology | - | 2 | 2 |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 2 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 363 | 10 | 4 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | - | 37 | 13 |
| Social Work | 60 | 228 | 5 |
| Security and Protective Services | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 211 | 26 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 56 | 20 | - |
| Security and Protective Services, Other | 53 | 12 | - |
| Social Sciences | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | 11 | - | - |
| Cartography | - | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 95 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, Other | - | - | - |
| Sociology | 53 | 12 | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 28 | 26 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 30 | 6 | 4 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 41 | - | - |
| Dance, General | 12 | - | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 38 | - | - |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | - | 18 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 56 | 13 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 77 | - | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | - | 21 | - |
| Graphic Design | 50 | - | - |
| Illustration | 48 | - | - |
| Interior Design | 36 | - | - |
| Music Performance, General | 48 | 8 | - |
| Painting | 45 | - | - |
| Photography | 43 | - | - |
| Sculpture | 22 | - | - |