Natural Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University
If you are interested in studying Natural Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 20 natural sciences degrees were granted at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Online Class Availability at Virginia Commonwealth University
Online coursework is an option at Virginia Commonwealth University. Of 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.
Natural Sciences Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University
These rankings give you a sense of how Virginia Commonwealth University’s Natural Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 50 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 5 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #40 of 50 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Natural Sciences graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Natural Sciences graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 65% women (13) and 35% men (7).
Natural Sciences Doctoral Program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Among the 10 doctoral natural sciences degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 60% were women (6) and 40% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Natural Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 30% of Natural Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, above the national average of 21%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Natural Sciences Concentrations at Virginia Commonwealth University
This Natural Sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Natural Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Natural Sciences program at Virginia Commonwealth University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Natural Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | $73,261 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $72,607 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.