The most popular undergraduate major at Virginia Commonwealth University is Psychology followed by Business/Commerce and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. A list of all 61 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Virginia Commonwealth University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 23 |
| Information Science/Studies | 81 |
Education |
Graduates |
| Art Teacher Education | 31 |
| Health Teacher Education | 106 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 49 |
| Chemical Engineering | 20 |
| Computer Engineering | 10 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 62 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 56 |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 10 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
| English Language and Literature | 140 |
Biology |
Graduates |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 232 |
| Bioinformatics | 16 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
| Mathematics | 39 |
Natural Resources Conservation |
Graduates |
| Environmental Studies | 36 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 59 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 148 |
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies |
Graduates |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies | 1 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
| Philosophy | 16 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 43 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
| Chemistry | 70 |
| Physics | 13 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
| Psychology | 386 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 230 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 66 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 80 |
Human Services |
Graduates |
| Social Work | 67 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
| Anthropology | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 63 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 42 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
| Area Studies, Other | 111 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 7 |
| Women's Studies | 19 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 38 |
| Dance | 18 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 79 |
| Interior Design | 26 |
| Graphic Design | 52 |
| Illustration | 58 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 23 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 56 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 25 |
| Photography | 42 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 36 |
| Painting | 30 |
| Sculpture | 26 |
| Music Performance | 64 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 32 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 38 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 32 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 290 |
Business |
Graduates |
| Business/Commerce | 373 |
| Accounting | 119 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 41 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services, Other | 3 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 119 |
| Real Estate | 14 |
History |
Graduates |
| History | 90 |
Communication |
Graduates |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 254 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234030 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Commonwealth University.