Virginia Commonwealth University Graduate Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University (referred to as VCU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Richmond, VA. VCU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Virginia Commonwealth University is $16,753 for Virginia residents and $31,589 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $723 for Virginia residents and $1,486 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 7,124 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students1,286 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $16,753 Residents $31,589 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 7,124 |
| Online Graduate Population | 1,286 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Virginia Commonwealth University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1953 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
VCU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 175 gradaute programs. Last year, total 2,419 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at VCU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at VCU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 10 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 17 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 1 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 3 | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 12 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 15 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 0 |
| Education [+] | 9 | 203 |
| Education | 1 | 96 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 5 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 8 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 29 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 31 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 10 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 6 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 3 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 15 |
| Engineering [+] | 3 | 38 |
| Engineering | 1 | 10 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 17 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 | 6 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 9 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 10 | 59 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 9 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 7 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 3 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 8 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 1 | 3 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 1 | 3 |
| Physiology | 1 | 6 |
| Pharmacology | 1 | 6 |
| Biostatistics | 1 | 5 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 9 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 10 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 51 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 51 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 6 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 1 |
| Physics | 1 | 1 |
| Physics (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 17 |
| Psychology | 1 | 17 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 3 | 47 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 8 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 16 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | 1 | 23 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 276 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 26 |
| Social Work | 1 | 250 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 3 | 31 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 12 |
| Sociology | 1 | 6 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 13 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 5 | 40 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 1 | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 4 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies (other) | 1 | 19 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 14 | 214 |
| Dental Clinical Sciences | 1 | 16 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 36 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 | 9 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 6 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 1 | 6 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 11 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | 8 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Public Health | 1 | 14 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 0 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 14 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 94 |
| Business [+] | 7 | 329 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 133 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 106 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 19 |
| Accounting | 1 | 9 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 62 |
| Taxation | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 3 |
| History | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 74 | 1,401 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 2 |
| Education [+] | 3 | 61 |
| Education | 1 | 21 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 37 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 3 |
| Engineering [+] | 4 | 29 |
| Engineering | 1 | 14 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 6 |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Engineering (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Engineering Technology [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Nanotechnology | 1 | 3 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 12 | 26 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 3 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | 1 | 6 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 1 | 0 |
| Physiology | 1 | 1 |
| Exercise Physiology | 1 | 2 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 1 | 0 |
| Pharmacology | 1 | 3 |
| Biostatistics | 1 | 2 |
| Epidemiology | 1 | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Mathematics and Statistics (other) | 1 | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 2 | 10 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 9 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 7 |
| Chemistry (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Physics (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 4 | 21 |
| Psychology | 1 | 4 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 7 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 6 |
| Health/Medical Psychology | 1 | 4 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 9 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 7 |
| Social Work | 1 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 12 | 189 |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 | 1 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 2 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | 11 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | 2 |
| Public Health (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 46 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 57 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 1 | 46 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 6 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 9 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 47 | 374 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 | 392 |
| Dentistry | 1 | 103 |
| Medicine | 1 | 179 |
| Pharmacy | 1 | 110 |
| Total | 3 | 392 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 4 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 3 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 7 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 0 |
| Education [+] | 10 | 53 |
| Education | 1 | 0 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 36 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 1 | 7 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | 0 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | 0 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 6 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Adult Development and Aging | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 2 | 45 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 42 |
| Human/Medical Genetics | 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Statistics | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 4 | 15 |
| Gerontology | 1 | 7 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 1 | 0 |
| Natural Sciences | 1 | 5 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Physics (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 2 | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 8 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 4 | 12 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 5 |
| Sociology | 1 | 0 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 1 |
| Social Sciences (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 6 | 25 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | 1 | 2 |
| Healthcare Innovation | 1 | 5 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 3 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 1 | 4 |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | 1 | 8 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | 3 |
| Business [+] | 7 | 32 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 0 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 1 | 13 |
| Accounting | 1 | 16 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 0 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 0 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 3 |
| History [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Public/Applied History | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 47 | 213 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 2 | 22 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 15 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 17 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 3 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 4 | 39 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of VCU are $16,753 for Virginia residents and $31,589 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $723 for Virginia residents and $1,486 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia residents | Out of State | Virginia residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $14,496 | $27,971 | $674 | $1,386 |
| 2020 | $15,086 | $29,084 | $706 | $1,447 |
| 2021 | $15,200 | $29,228 | $707 | $1,448 |
| 2022 | $15,518 | $29,546 | $701 | $1,442 |
| 2023 | $15,754 | $29,782 | $723 | $1,486 |
| 2024 | $16,753 | $31,589 | $769 | $1,576 |
Graduate Student Population
At VCU graduate schools, there are total 7,124 graduate students. Among them, 1,286 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 2,365 men and 4,759 women students at VCU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at VCU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,124 | 2,365 | 4,759 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 725 | 246 | 479 |
| Black/African American | 941 | 229 | 712 |
| Hispanic | 444 | 139 | 305 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| White | 3,496 | 1,189 | 2,307 |
| Two More | 275 | 69 | 206 |
| Un-Known | 689 | 238 | 451 |