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Virginia students pivot to STEM, health degrees

Virginia's public colleges and their mascots

Virginia colleges see shift in top majors since 2004

Richmond's college grad rate beats national average

A chart showing the change in the share of population over 25 that has attained a bachelor's degree or higher by metro area from 2015-2019 to 2020-2024. Overall, there's been a 3.6% increase in degree holders. The largest increases have been in Durham, N.C. (8.1%), New Haven, Conn. (7%) and Austin (6.1%). In the Richmond metro area, there's been an increase from 37.4% to 41.1%.

Change in share of population with a bachelor's degree or higher

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Chart: Jacque Schrag/Axios

A nostalgic dive into Richmond's legendary college bars

How much money Richmonders can make, by degree obtained

A line chart showing median earnings by educational attainment for residents of the Richmond metro area. In 2024, residents aged 25 and older with a college degree earned about $29k more than those with just a high school diploma. The median income was $39k in 2015 and $56k in 2024.

Median earnings by educational attainment for Richmond metro area residents

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Note: 2020 data is an estimate; Chart: Axios Visuals

Virginia parents are hiring college consultants as early as 9th grade

Why more Richmond parents wonder if college is worth it

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Share of Americans who say college is "very important," by party affiliation

Virginia colleges race to build AI-ready campuses

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AI is rapidly reshaping Virginia higher education, with colleges rolling out new majors, tools and classroom policies to better prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.Why it matters: Virginia universities are signaling that AI literacy may soon be essential across every field of study.

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