Is Virginia Union University worth it?

Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Virginia Union University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Richmond, Virginia (midsize city). It awarded 250 degrees in 2024, most often in divinity, criminology and psychology.

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Federal context for Virginia Union University

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$30,122

Median earnings 4 years after

$50,840

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,275

Average net price

$13,235

Completion rate

34%

Completions (2024)

250

Years to pay back

1.0 years

Students (undergrad)

1,203

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
CriminologyBachelor's$30,291$49,02458
Biology, GeneralBachelor's$32,986$40,03230
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's$18,076$42,37626
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's$19,354$39,25126
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's$33,126$45,21424
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's$21,626$50,82622
Special Education and TeachingBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
English Language and Literature/Letters, OtherBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
MathematicsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Intelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Natural SciencesBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Divinity/MinistryMaster's61
CriminologyBachelor's20
Psychology, GeneralBachelor's16
Mass Communication/Media StudiesBachelor's15
Business Administration and Management, GeneralBachelor's15
Theology/Theological StudiesDoctoral other12
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's10
Biology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBachelor's9
Social WorkBachelor's8
CriminologyMaster's8

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance20%731
Educational Services17%649
Public Administration10%363
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services8%294
Retail Trade8%282
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7%249
Finance and Insurance5%199
Accommodation and Food Services5%186

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Sources: federal figures for Virginia Union University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page