Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 87.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 87.8%
- Retention Rate
- 93.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $76,178
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 76.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $86,867 | $22,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $74,157 | $24,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $66,355 | $20,500 |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $65,821 | $22,750 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $63,005 | |
| Law. | Doctoral | $59,858 | $100,229 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $57,705 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $56,544 | $20,577 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $47,260 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $46,924 | $29,088 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor | $44,542 | $21,500 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor | $43,426 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Certificate | $43,290 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $41,789 | $23,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $40,281 | $25,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Richmond graduates earn a median of $76,178 ten years after graduation, creating a favorable debt-to-earnings ratio of just 28% with typical debt loads of $21,000. Monthly loan payments of $223 represent only 3.5% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong alumni network in finance and consulting helps explain the robust employment rate of 95.3%. Richmond's business school reputation opens doors on Wall Street and in corporate America. Notable graduates include Supreme Court Justice Lewis Powell and Virginia's first Black governor Doug Wilder. The combination of manageable debt and strong earning potential delivers a strong return on investment for most students.