Virginia Commonwealth University National Rankings

At Virginia Commonwealth University, excellence drives our mission as one of the nation’s premier urban, public research universities.

Dozens of VCU’s graduate and first professional programs are recognized by U.S.News & World Report as among the best in the nation, including No. 1 rankings for sculpture and nurse anesthesia. To apply to any of our outstanding programs, visit the Office of Admissions.

To learn more about our accomplishments in other key areas such as diversity, community engagement, sustainability, research and innovation, visit VCU Top Spots and see our recognitions and rankings across the board.

Top-ranked Graduate and First Professional Programs
U.S.News & World Report
March 15, 2013

 

Current
ranking

Last
ranked

School of the Arts

 

 

Sculpture

1st

2013

Master of Fine Arts

4th

2013

Fiber Arts

4th

2008

Graphic Design

5th

2013

Glass

5th

2008

Painting and Drawing

7th

2013

Ceramics

9th

2013

Metals and Jewelry

10th

2008

Printmaking

10th

2013

Photography

13th

2013

Multimedia/Visual Communications

14th

2013


School of Allied Health Professions

 

 

Nurse Anesthesia

1st

2013

Health Services Administration

5th

2013

Rehabilitation Counseling

7th

2013

Occupational Therapy

15th

2013

Physical Therapy

19th

2013


School of Social Work

 

 

Social Work

11th

2013


School of Pharmacy

 

 

Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Sciences

21st

2013

Pharmacy

21st

2013


School of Education

 

 

Education

28th

2013

Teacher Preparation

Top 50

2013


School of Nursing

 

 

Nursing

36th

2013


College of Humanities and Sciences

 

 

L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

53rd

2013

Clinical Psychology

60th

2013

Statistics

67th

2013

Psychology

78th

2013

Chemistry

107th

2013

Biological Sciences

144th

2013


School of Engineering

 

 

Biomedical/Bioengineering

66th

2012

Engineering

144th

2012


School of Medicine

 

 

Research

68th

2013

Primary Care

71st

2013


School of Business

 

 

Part-time M.B.A.

108th

2012