Virginia State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Virginia State University at a glance

• 5,074

  students enrolled

• 748

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,840

  average net price a year

  Tuition $5,540 in state, $17,038 out of state

• $33,630

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $45,543

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Virginia State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Virginia State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Chesterfield County, where the college is.

• 57

  open professional jobs

• 16

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Chesterfield County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $98,910

  median household income

  Chesterfield County

• 48%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (4 open), sales (11 open), operations (17 open), human resources (1 open).

Hiring most: ITAC (7), IES Holdings (6), Axyde Analytics (3), Brightpoint Community College (3), Accessia Health (2), DSV (2), Holder Construction (2), Lomenick (2).

What they hire for: Operations (17), Sales (11), Engineering (8), Finance (4), Security (3), Administration (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Capital Region Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk · 5,392 students
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• William & MaryWilliamsburg · 7,055 students
• Longwood UniversityFarmville · 3,015 students

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Common questions

How big is Virginia State University?

Virginia State University enrolls about 5,074 students and is a public 4-year institution in Petersburg, Virginia. It awards about 748 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Virginia State University?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Virginia State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,630 six years after entry and $45,543 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Virginia State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Virginia State University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Virginia State University?

57 open professional jobs are listed in Chesterfield County, 16 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. ITAC has the most openings.