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Invest in your future with a graduate degree from the top HBCU in Virginia (Washington Monthly)! With Virginia State University’s range of 19 graduate programs, including doctoral programs, master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and online programs, we provide your ideal pathway toward career success and Greater achievements.
As one of the nation's foremost Historically Black Colleges and Universities, we are THE Opportunity University supporting students through graduation and beyond — changing the economic outlook of families for generations to come. Apply today and achieve your goals with VSU!
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Greater Happens Here
For more than 140 years, Virginia State University has been empowering students to turn their professional goals into a reality. In fact, VSU was recently ranked the top public, master’s-level HBCU in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. We make Greater Happen through a range of career-focused graduate programs in sought-after fields, such as:
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Mathematics
- MBA
- Media Management
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sports Management
VSU also offers some graduate programs online, including our MBA, M.Ed. in Special Education Concentration, and Master of Social Work
If your focus is on an educational experience that promotes excellence in achievement, a graduate education at Virginia State University is your best choice, because Greater Happens Here.
Excellence at Your Fingertips
VSU will equip you to become a globally competitive and civically engaged leader in your field. Through a diverse range of master’s degree and certificate programs, we endeavor to change the economic outlook of VSU graduates and their future generations. We were even ranked among the 2022 Top Performers on Social Mobility for regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report.
Maria Prieto, Class of 2023"The VSU community is so welcoming. I get the experience and support I need. From friends to faculty members, everyone is there for you.”
Transformative Education with Accessible Tuition
At VSU, we strive to keep tuition costs low to make it possible for more students to earn their advanced degree or certificate. In fact, we are ranked in the top 12% of all "Bang-for-your-Buck" institutions in the Southeast region of the United States. Through a variety of financial aid opportunities and scholarships, we are able to open doors for more lifelong learners to achieve their goals.
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Attending graduate school is an important step toward a brighter future, and you won’t be taking it alone. Our intimate learning environment allows us to understand and meet your educational needs. Connect with professors and faculty who take an interest in your professional goals and will help you find the path to achieving them. As one of the Top 30 Best Overall HBCUs in the country, we foster a welcoming atmosphere that creates a sense of camaraderie felt throughout our academic community.
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VSU Welcomes You!
Advance your career with a graduate degree or certificate in a high-demand field, such as Education, Criminal Justice, or Social Work. In our nurturing and holistic atmosphere, you’ll receive the support you need to take this step forward.
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The support you’ll receive as a graduate student at VSU begins now! Don’t hesitate to reach out to us by phone or email to get answers to the questions you may have.