University of Richmond: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Richmond at a glance

• 2,980

  students enrolled

• 1,076

  degrees and certificates a year

• 85%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $31,309

  average net price a year

  Tuition $62,600

• $67,927

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $76,178

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around University of Richmond

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Richmond city, where the college is.

• 1,333

  open professional jobs

• 157

  entry level

  9 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  56 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Richmond city

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $62,671

  median household income

  Richmond city

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, social sciences, which lead to finance (126 open), sales (297 open), operations (149 open), marketing (34 open), human resources (39 open), strategy (7 open).

Hiring most: Mckesson (41), Capital One (34), Genworth Financial (29), VCU Health System (22), Virginia Union University (20), Dominion Energy (17), Eli Lilly and Company (17), Thermo Fisher Scientific (16).

What they hire for: Sales (297), Engineering (220), Operations (149), Finance (126), Data & Analytics (109), Legal (60). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.

• Virginia Career Works - ChesterfieldN. Chesterfield · 804-652-3490 · Mon-Thu 8:30am-4:00pm, Fri 8:30am-2:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Richmond?

University of Richmond enrolls about 2,980 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in University of Richmond, Virginia. It awards about 1,076 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Richmond?

85% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Richmond graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $67,927 six years after entry and $76,178 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Richmond offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Richmond awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate, bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Richmond?

1,333 open professional jobs are listed in Richmond city, 157 of them entry level and 9 saying no experience is needed. Mckesson has the most openings.