by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in allied health.
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VCU was ranked #100 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for allied health majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 100 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in allied health professions. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Allied Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $66,750 a year. This is higher than $60,597, which is the national median for all allied health bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Allied Health Professions from VCU in 2021-2022, 22% were men and 78% 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 allied health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the VCU allied health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the allied health majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 387 |
| Medicine | 179 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 129 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 120 |
| Dentistry | 103 |
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