Virginia Union University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Virginia Union University at a glance

• 1,203

  students enrolled

• 232

  degrees and certificates a year

• 34%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $13,235

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,530

• $27,977

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $38,275

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Virginia Union 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 Union University

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

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• 1,330

  open professional jobs

• 157

  entry level

  9 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  54 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, education, social sciences, which lead to finance (126 open), sales (295 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 (295), Engineering (219), Operations (149), Finance (126), Data & Analytics (108), 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 Virginia Union University?

Virginia Union University enrolls about 1,203 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Richmond, Virginia. It awards about 232 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Virginia Union University?

34% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Virginia Union University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $27,977 six years after entry and $38,275 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Virginia Union University offer AI or data science degrees?

Virginia Union 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 Union University?

1,330 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.