Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medicine, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Virginia Commonwealth University sits in Richmond, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 175 medicine graduations were recorded at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University
Distance learning is available at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Medicine Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medicine program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 40 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #83 of 146 |
Earnings for Medicine Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University
Graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medicine program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,175 |
| 2 years | $57,654 |
| 3 years | $66,084 |
| 4 years | $92,896 |
| 5 years | $166,894 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Medicine graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median of $92,896, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
More Specific Medicine Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University
This Medicine program at Virginia Commonwealth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 175 |
Top-Paying Careers for Medicine Graduates
Students who finish Medicine program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Medicine graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| Podiatrists | $141,542 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $126,544 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $120,724 |
| Urologists | $119,720 |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians | $117,397 |
| Sports Medicine Physicians | $115,792 |
| Cardiologists | $114,867 |
| Hospitalists | $114,577 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.