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Best Risk Management Schools Near Richmond, VA (2026)
Richmond, Virginia has 1 accredited school offering risk management programs, with tuition ranging from $19,654 to $19,654 per year for indexed programs. Richmond has a population of about 227,595. Median household income is $62,671 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning risk management-related role is Financial Manager at a median $173,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Risk Management Schools to Richmond
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer risk management programs near Richmond, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Richmond city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia risk management page.
Risk Management Wages Near Richmond
Richmond is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,060 | Richmond, VA | $107,314 |
| Financial Manager | $173,140 | Richmond, VA | $176,854 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $81,400 | Richmond, VA | $83,146 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Richmond at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,595 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,671 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Richmond-Area Cities With Risk Management Programs
- Hopewell, VA – 19.1 mi away (22,735 pop)
- Petersburg, VA – 22.9 mi away (31,882 pop)
- Williamsburg, VA – 45.8 mi away (81,840 pop)
- Fredericksburg, VA – 53.2 mi away (164,610 pop)
- Newport News, VA – 60.2 mi away (181,825 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited risk management schools are near Richmond, VA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering risk management programs near Richmond. The closest is Gallaudet University in Washington, DC (98.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gallaudet University (98.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying risk management roles near Richmond?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying risk management-related roles near Richmond are: Financial Manager ($173,140), Financial Risk Specialist ($105,060), Insurance Underwriter ($81,400). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hopewell instead of Richmond?
Hopewell, VA is 19.1 miles from Richmond and has its own set of local risk management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Richmond an affordable place to study risk management?
Richmond’s median household income of $62,671 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.