by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about University of Richmond, such as what majors does it offer, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource.
At University of Richmond, students can earn anything from certificates through the doctor’s degree - professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 1,964 undergraduate · 552 graduate (2,516 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at University of Richmond.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,258 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 282 |
| Law. | 151 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | 98 |
| Economics. | 65 |
Among University of Richmond programs with salary data, these majors lead on average graduate earnings.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $68,711 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $64,179 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $60,580 |
| Law. | $58,083 |
| Economics. | $57,385 |
The majors at University of Richmond are organized below by area of study, with graduates, average salary, and specializations for each.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,258 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. |
282 | $60,580 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. ↳ Organizational Behavior Studies. · Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. |
98 | $49,323 |
| Accounting and Related Services. ↳ Accounting. |
31 | $64,179 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law. | 151 | $58,083 |
| Legal Support Services. ↳ Legal Assistant/Paralegal. |
17 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. ↳ Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. |
65 | $57,385 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
33 | $40,110 |
| Geography and Cartography. ↳ Geography. |
7 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
6 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
56 | $43,652 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | 17 | NA |
| Cognitive Science. ↳ Cognitive Science, General. |
11 | NA |
| Data Analytics. ↳ Data Analytics, General. |
9 | NA |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. ↳ Ancient Studies/Civilization. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
51 | $16,026 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Molecular Biochemistry. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Bioethics/Medical Ethics. |
50 | $23,712 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Elementary Education and Teaching. · Secondary Education and Teaching. · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. |
23 | NA |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
18 | $54,058 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 7 | $50,590 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Information Technology. |
37 | $68,711 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
6 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research and Experimental Psychology. ↳ Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. |
39 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 19 | NA |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Rhetoric and Composition. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Fine/Studio Arts, General. · Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
18 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Film/Cinema/Media Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Music. ↳ Music, General. |
3 | NA |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
18 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
7 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ Near and Middle Eastern Studies. · Russian Studies. · Chinese Studies. · German Studies. · Italian Studies. |
10 | $25,863 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. |
15 | $31,343 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Studies. |
14 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 5 | NA |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Journalism. | 4 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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