All VCU majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Arts & Design · 8
- Business & Finance · 7
- Science & Math · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy | $26,192 | $64,402 | $21,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $49,111 | $55,855 | $25,125 |
| History | $29,794 | $53,186 | $23,750 |
| Area Studies | $35,557 | $45,852 | $23,500 |
| English | $27,005 | $45,844 | $22,750 |
| Linguistics | $30,635 | $45,607 | $26,000 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $29,607 | $42,233 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $25,872 | $53,575 | $25,937 |
| Theatre | $22,447 | $43,957 | $21,875 |
| Studio Art | $21,916 | $43,690 | $23,374 |
| Music | $28,989 | $38,278 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $23,109 | $37,958 | $26,000 |
| Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | $21,237 | $37,253 | $19,500 |
| Dance | $20,397 | — | $27,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $56,876 | $78,631 | $24,350 |
| Marketing | $41,767 | $68,622 | $21,500 |
| Business | $51,669 | $68,387 | $23,750 |
| Business Economics | $45,370 | $64,164 | $21,500 |
| Real Estate | $47,681 | $60,718 | — |
| Business Administration | — | — | — |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | $39,804 | $77,737 | $25,250 |
| Mathematics | $43,784 | $68,457 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $38,571 | $67,439 | $21,872 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $36,709 | $61,395 | $26,975 |
| Biology | $31,149 | $58,420 | $21,712 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $32,038 | $50,217 | $23,500 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | $18,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $82,964 | $118,273 | $23,813 |
| Electrical Engineering | $77,938 | $107,487 | $24,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $79,721 | $97,781 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,355 | $88,410 | $22,235 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $54,133 | $86,295 | $24,000 |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,847 | $86,661 | $26,250 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $67,072 | $80,344 | $24,589 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $72,808 | $78,231 | $25,924 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $66,750 | $77,786 | $26,992 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $34,677 | $59,442 | $26,901 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $84,338 | $118,521 | $19,050 |
| Information Science / Studies | $62,116 | $87,219 | $24,364 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $35,808 | $59,968 | $24,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former VCU students earn a median $58,128 ten years after starting college, more than 57% of Virginia colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
VCU majors questions
How many majors does VCU offer?
Virginia Commonwealth University offers 58 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at VCU?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median $118,521 four years after graduating, the highest of the 46 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,050.
Which VCU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry graduates earn the least: a median $37,253 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Virginia Commonwealth University overview