Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) offers various programs that provide hands-on training and connections for skilled careers. VCU's Facilities Management Apprenticeship Program trains individuals to become certified HVAC technicians, electricians, locksmiths, and plumbers through a four-year program with on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Additionally, VCU Health has "Pathways" programs that provide workforce training for entry-level healthcare positions, with a focus on job readiness, shadowing, and connections to full-time employment within VCU Health. The university also provides specialized facilities like the College of Engineering Makerspaces, which offer advanced manufacturing capabilities and training in areas such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and metal fabrication.
Programs Analyzed
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All Programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
1 trade program at Virginia Commonwealth University, ranked by TradeSchoolOutlook Score (combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size). Use the “compare” links to see how this school’s programs stack up against others nationally.
| Program | Score | Earnings | Debt |
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Business
Business/Commerce, General Compare nationwide → Compare in VA → |
59 | $28,747/yr | $23,250 |
Reading the table: Score combines earnings, ROI, AI resilience, and job market size on a 0–100 scale. Earnings = median first-year salary from College Scorecard. Debt = median federal debt at graduation (blank where Scorecard suppresses small samples). 10yr ROI = projected 10-year earnings ÷ in-state tuition. AI Risk reflects task-level AI exposure across mapped occupations. Job Market = annual openings nationwide for connected occupations.
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Apprenticeship Pathways in Virginia
Earn-while-you-learn alternatives in Virginia. Registered apprenticeships skip tuition and pay you during training, though training periods are typically longer.
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About This Data
TradeSchoolOutlook analyzes 1 trade and vocational programs at Virginia Commonwealth University using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034).
The TradeSchoolOutlook Score (0–100) combines graduate earnings, return on investment, AI resilience, and job market size. AI Risk reflects task-level exposure for the occupations each program feeds into. Job Market shows the size of the national hiring pool. Programs without published debt figures had small reporting samples that the College Scorecard suppresses for privacy.