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VCU is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. More specifically it was ranked #166 out of 1,931 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 320 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 307 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 230 students received their master’s degree in health professions from VCU. This makes it the #135 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 611 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2022, making the school the #20 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 320 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from VCU. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 97 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the health professions bachelor’s degree program at VCU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 214 students earned a master's degree in health professions from VCU. About 79% of these graduates were women and the other 21% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 95 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 63 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
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