Offered Degrees
BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses
BS, MS, Doctorate, Post-Graduate
Total Programs
263
Online Programs
29
Salary after Completing
$18,300 - $64,600
Offered Degrees at VCU
Virginia Commonwealth University is categorized by Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. As of 2025, Virginia Commonwealth University offers 263 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree.
The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69 | 3 |
| Master's | 75 | 16 |
| Doctorate (Research) | 47 | 5 |
| Doctorate (Practical) | 3 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 8 | 0 |
| Post-Bachelor's Certificate | 57 | 5 |
| Post-Master's Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 263 | 29 |
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
VCU Bachelor's Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers Bachelor's degree with 69 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Area Studies (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| African-American/Black Studies | ✕ | 2 | $25,200 |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 265 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 131 | $64,600 |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | 134 | $50,000 |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 345 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 37 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ✕ | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Health Teacher Education | ✕ | 278 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 213 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✕ | 50 | $35,100 |
| Chemical Engineering | ✕ | 35 | $50,600 |
| Computer Engineering | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ✕ | 25 | $64,400 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ✕ | 82 | $61,000 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 11 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ✕ | 11 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 6 | $23,200 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 4 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 2 | $24,900 |
| Bioinformatics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 36 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 36 | $39,300 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 148 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ✕ | 1 | $28,700 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 147 | $38,900 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | ✕ | 12 | |
| Philosophy | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | ✕ | 5 | $20,200 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 2 | $30,900 |
| Physics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 43 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 43 | $30,200 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 56 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | ✕ | 8 | $36,300 |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 1 | |
| Social Work | ✕ | 1 | $29,100 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 38 | |
| Anthropology | ✕ | 2 | $20,600 |
| Political Science and Government | ✕ | 30 | $26,900 |
| Sociology | ✕ | 3 | $30,500 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ✕ | 3 | $33,100 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 495 | |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | ✕ | 27 | $18,300 |
| Dance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | ✕ | 68 | - |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 36 | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 67 | - |
| Illustration | ✕ | 139 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts (other) | ✕ | 43 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 2 | $19,100 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Photography | ✕ | 44 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Painting | ✕ | 34 | - |
| Sculpture | ✕ | 21 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 284 | |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ✕ | 38 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✔ | 26 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✔ | 203 | $60,100 |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 389 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 227 | $41,600 |
| Accounting | ✕ | 54 | $45,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | ✕ | 1 | $39,300 |
| Finance | ✕ | 74 | - |
| Finance and Financial Management Services (other) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Human Resources Development | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ✕ | 1 | $35,000 |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 18 | $44,300 |
| History [+] | ✕ | 3 | - |
| History | ✕ | 3 | $28,900 |
VCU Master's Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers Master's degree with 75 major programs. Among them 16 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 45 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | 29 | $80,800 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 150 | |
| Education | ✕ | 51 | $45,600 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✔ | 13 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✔ | 14 | $46,700 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ✕ | 37 | $45,800 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Art Teacher Education | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✔ | 34 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✕ | 17 | - |
| Engineering (other) | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 9 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✔ | 9 | - |
| English Language and Literature [+] | ✕ | 18 | |
| English Language and Literature | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Creative Writing | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 41 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Anatomy | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Human/Medical Genetics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Physiology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Pharmacology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Biostatistics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Bioinformatics | ✕ | 16 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Mathematics | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 51 | |
| Data Analytics, General | ✕ | 47 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✔ | 47 | |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ✔ | 47 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Physics | ✕ | - | - |
| Physics (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 15 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 69 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Forensic Science and Technology | ✕ | 25 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | ✔ | 32 | $52,000 |
| Human Services [+] | ✔ | 391 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 26 | $49,100 |
| Social Work | ✔ | 365 | $43,100 |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✔ | 31 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Sociology | ✔ | 8 | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ✕ | 18 | $46,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 42 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies (other) | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Music Performance | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 226 | |
| Dental Clinical Sciences | ✕ | 16 | $208,600 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✔ | 52 | $76,300 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | ✔ | 3 | - |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✔ | - | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | ✔ | 35 | - |
| Nurse Anesthetist | ✔ | - | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 67 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 217 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 94 | $61,300 |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 94 | $87,100 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 22 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Taxation | ✕ | - | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 6 | - |
| History | ✕ | 6 | - |
VCU Doctorate (Research) Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 47 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 83 | |
| Education | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 59 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Engineering [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Engineering | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Engineering (other) | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Nanotechnology | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 25 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Biochemistry | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Anatomy | ✕ | - | - |
| Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Human/Medical Genetics | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Physiology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Exercise Physiology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | ✕ | - | - |
| Pharmacology | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Biostatistics | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Epidemiology | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Neuroscience | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics (other) | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 13 | |
| Natural Sciences | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Chemistry | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Chemistry (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Physics (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Psychology [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Psychology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Clinical Psychology | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Health/Medical Psychology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Social Work | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 213 | |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Public Health (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ✔ | 49 | - |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 55 | - |
| Nurse Anesthetist | ✔ | 56 | - |
| Nursing Science | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✔ | 19 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 6 | - |
VCU Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 382 | - |
| Dentistry | ✕ | 105 | - |
| Medicine | ✕ | 175 | - |
| Pharmacy | ✕ | 102 | - |
VCU 2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 8 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Disability Studies | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Outdoor Education | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 19 | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
VCU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 57 major programs. Among them 5 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Women's Studies | ✕ | - | - |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Communications Technologies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Information Science/Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ✕ | - | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 35 | |
| Education | ✕ | - | - |
| Educational Administration and Supervision (other) | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | ✔ | - | - |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ✕ | - | - |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | ✔ | - | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✔ | 0 | |
| Adult Development and Aging | ✔ | - | - |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 28 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Human/Medical Genetics | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Statistics | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 16 | |
| Gerontology | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Sciences | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Sustainability Studies | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Data Science, General | ✕ | - | - |
| Physical Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Physics (other) | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✔ | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Human Services [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Public Administration | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Social Sciences [+] | ✕ | 27 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ✕ | 19 | - |
| Sociology | ✕ | - | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ✕ | - | - |
| Social Sciences (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Transportation and Materials Moving (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 33 | |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Healthcare Innovation | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ✕ | - | - |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling/Patient Counseling | ✔ | 5 | - |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | ✕ | - | - |
| Public Health (other) | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | - | - |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Accounting | ✕ | 8 | $56,200 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ✕ | - | - |
| Management Science | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Real Estate | ✕ | 4 | - |
| History [+] | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Public/Applied History | ✕ | 2 | - |
VCU Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Virginia Commonwealth University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 4 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Nursing Practice | ✕ | - | - |
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