by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, VCU as a strong choice for health professions, placing at #357 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 357 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Virginia | 9 of 71 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 41 of 662 |
Here is each degree level offered in health professions at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 326 |
| Master’s | 226 |
| Doctoral | 213 |
| Graduate Certificate | 33 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
This health professions field at VCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 326 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
VCU is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $110,910 a year. This is above $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, health professions students borrow a median amount of $25,939 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
Read more about VCU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 57 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 137 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 58 |
Graduate study is also available at VCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 226 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 213 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 33 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 5 |
