Accounting at Virginia Commonwealth University

Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Location: Richmond, VA•In-State Tuition: $16,458•Out-of-State Tuition: $39,042•Admission Rate: 93%•Avg SAT: 1168
Median Earnings (1yr)
$66,397
5th percentile
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Virginia Commonwealth University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Virginia Commonwealth University graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all accounting postbacc-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Accounting postbacc-cert's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Virginia Commonwealth University$66,397$76,291——
National Median$70,948—$15,1250.21

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Virginia Commonwealth University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.