University of Richmond Rankings Based on Salary
- University of Richmond ranks better than 74% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- University of Richmond ranks better than 62% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
University of Richmond's Top Ranking
- #16
Salary and Debt by Major at University of Richmond
We calculated a salary score for each of University of Richmond's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at University of Richmond to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for UR Bachelor's Degrees
UR ranks higher than 74% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $21,473 | $63,005 |
| Area Studies | $24,000 | $30,771 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | $17,502 | $43,798 |
| Biology, General | $19,487 | $16,015 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $19,500 | $55,840 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $22,907 | $67,660 |
| Economics | $24,960 | $58,221 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $27,476 |
| History | Not Reported | $29,685 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $21,500 | $42,682 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $22,595 | $33,993 |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $32,925 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $38,289 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $21,150 | $43,240 |
| Political Science and Government | $18,250 | $41,789 |
| Psychology, General | $23,840 | $31,839 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $24,645 | $41,565 |
Salary Scores for UR Master's Degrees
UR ranks higher than 57% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,000 | $94,408 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $27,500 | $48,823 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $48,823 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Not Reported | $61,218 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $46,478 |
Salary Scores for UR Doctoral Degrees
UR ranks higher than 39% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $86,056 | $59,819 |
University of Richmond Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
The University of Richmond maintains a highly academic atmosphere. Students are given opportunities to glean from well-rounded and deeply committed professors. While this type of experience is not unique to U of R, the student-to-teacher ratio increases the appeal of the school. It is not unusual to see professors at sporting events and other non-academic settings. During my undergraduate years, I knew that any challenges that I had understanding the material presented in lecture would be explained in detail... Read More
The University of Richmond was a wonderful school! I am proud to call it my alma mater. It was a bit challenging but it prepared me for the world, and taught me some skills that many of my peers were not privy to. Although the tuition is cheap because it is a private institution, I received some grants that covered MOST of the tuition. Be sure to look into financial options if you do not want to rack up a lot of debt upon graduation.