City Rankings
Best Colleges in Richmond, Virginia
Top colleges in Richmond ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $55,833
Top Colleges in Richmond
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Commonwealth University #590 national | $58,128 |
| 2 | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College #1234 national | $39,529 |
| 3 | Virginia Union University #2575 national | $38,275 |
| 4 | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $77,014 |
| 5 | Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging | $65,432 |
| 6 | Henrico County-Saint Marys Hospital School of Practical Nursing | $56,618 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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