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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Richmond

This page shows median first-year earnings for University of Richmond graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $48,400 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $73,900. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Computer and Information Sciences, with median first-year earnings of $74,100 , followed by Economics at $65,500 , and Accounting and Related Services at $61,800 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Law (First Professional Degree), with median first-year earnings of $53,500 , followed by Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) at $44,700 , and Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Graduate/Professional Certificate) at $42,400 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Richmond graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Richmond graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $74,100
Economics (Bachelor’s Degree) $65,500
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $61,800
Law (First Professional Degree) $53,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,000
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $44,700
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $42,400
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $42,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) $40,700
Political Science and Government (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,500
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $35,600
Area Studies (Bachelor’s Degree) $32,900
Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) $18,000

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233374.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026