Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA, United States
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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Virginia Union University has 10 programs with reported graduate earnings. The highest is Theological and Ministerial Studies (doctoral), where graduates earn a median $71,833 one year after finishing, against $67,733 for the same field nationally.
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$44,816
Former students who received federal aid
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, one and four years after finishing, and the median federal loan debt they borrowed at Virginia Union University. The field median is the middle value for the same field and credential across every college that reports it. 31 more programs have too few graduates for earnings to be published.
Highest-earning programs
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | 5 | N/A | $64,924 | $75,17714% below | N/A |
| Psychology, General | 16 | $29,805 | $50,826 | $50,0662% above | $24,250 |
| Criminology | 20 | $40,367 | $49,024 | $56,22413% below | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | $29,820 | $45,214 | $85,00047% below | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | 15 | N/A | $42,376 | $53,82521% below | $26,000 |
| Biology, General | 9 | $33,674 | $40,032 | $57,55830% below | N/A |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | $34,702 | $39,251 | $64,59039% below | $24,075 |
| Social Work | 8 | N/A | $38,872 | $51,85925% below | $30,750 |
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 12 | $71,833 | N/A | $67,7336% above | N/A |
| Program | Graduates | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yr | Field median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not available | $64,903 | $51,836 | $60,87315% below | $41,000 |
Careers linked to the programs Virginia Union University reports, highest national median pay first. Pay and outlook are BLS figures for the whole occupation, not for this college's graduates.
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services and 1 more
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations, Finance and Financial Management Services and 1 more
Science
Master's degree
Via Psychology, General
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Computer and Information Sciences, General, Computer Science and 1 more
Science
Doctoral or professional degree
Via Physics, Public Health
Management
Bachelor's degree
Via Business Administration, Management and Operations
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