Richmond Graduate Schools and Business Schools

Richmond Graduate Schools

Graduate Schools in Richmond, Virginia

There are at least 8 colleges in the Richmond area that have graduate programs. This includes graduate schools in cities surrounding Richmond (Petersburg). These schools offer Doctorate, Graduate Certificate and Master's degree programs. The specific degree types offered by each school are included below. Popular graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).

Graduate schools in Richmond offer the following graduate degree programs: business and management, computer science and engineering, education and teaching, family and social work, hospitality, medical administration, medicine, nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement and therapy and counseling.

In addition, there are 4 business schools in the Richmond area: Strayer University, University of Phoenix, University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University.

For more graduate school options, we have also compiled a list of all Graduate Schools in Virginia.

Graduate Schools in Richmond

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University of Phoenix
Richmond, Virginia

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Medical Administration, Medicine, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
Degrees/Course Work: Doctorate, Master

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Strayer University
Midlothian, Virginia

Strayer University (SU) has been providing college education for over 115 years, with many locations across the United States.

Programs: Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Education And Teaching, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Medical Administration
Degrees/Course Work: Graduate Certificate, Master

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Richmond Graduate Schools with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Virginia Union University
1500 N Lombardy St
Richmond, Virginia 23220

Programs: ministry, theology.
Degrees/Certificates: Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 1,535 students, 1,147 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 707 student capacity.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Graduate Schools in Richmond with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, Virginia 23227-4536

Programs: ministry, theology.
Degrees/Certificates: Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 133 students, 28 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 45 student capacity.
Flexibility: Distance learning.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education
3401 Brook Rd
Richmond, Virginia 23227

Programs: ministry, theology, religious education.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
Student Body: 370 students, 260 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 130 student capacity.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond, Virginia 23173

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: law, business management, human resources, liberal arts and sciences, psychology, English, history, human services.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's.
Student Body: 4,324 students, 3,903 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,742 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 580-680. Math: 590-680. Writing: 590-690.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia Commonwealth University
910 W Franklin St
Richmond, Virginia 23284-2512

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: social work, medicine, educational administration, pharmacy, education, physical therapy, mass communication, dentistry.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
Student Body: 31,700 students, 24,897 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 4,986 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 490-600. Math: 480-590. Writing: 480-580.
Flexibility: Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Virginia State University
One Hayden Drive
Petersburg, Virginia 23806

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: educational administration, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, trade and industrial teaching, sports and fitness management, biology, psychology, managerial economics.
Degrees/Certificates: Master's. Doctor's.
Student Body: 4,720 students, 4,361 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 2,984 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 400-470. Math: 390-470. Writing: 380-460.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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