Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you plan to study 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 is located in Richmond, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 175 medicine degrees were granted 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%) studied exclusively online 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 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 34 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 29 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #60 of 107 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 129 |
Best-Paid Careers for Medicine Graduates
Graduates of the Medicine program at Virginia Commonwealth University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Medicine majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Neurologists | $159,086 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $157,243 |
| 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 |
| Preventive Medicine Physicians | $113,531 |
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.