Colleges in Virginia: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
52
Avg In-State Tuition
$25,968
Avg 10yr Earnings
$56,620
Avg Debt
$23,579
Virginia vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in Virginia
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | Public | $9,210 | $45,325 | 11.3 |
| Virginia Military Institute | Public | $17,113 | $77,369 | 10.3 |
| George Mason University | Public | $17,915 | $76,343 | 9.7 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Public | $21,565 | $86,863 | 9.1 |
| Washington and Lee University | Private Nonprofit | $23,781 | $94,810 | 9.0 |
| William & Mary | Public | $19,096 | $73,490 | 8.6 |
| Old Dominion University | Public | $14,638 | $54,914 | 8.4 |
| Radford University | Public | $14,578 | $53,739 | 8.2 |
| Mary Baldwin University | Private Nonprofit | $12,756 | $44,427 | 7.7 |
| Randolph College | Private Nonprofit | $15,921 | $53,409 | 7.4 |
Most Affordable in Virginia
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia's College at Wise | $9,210 | $45,325 |
| Mary Baldwin University | $12,756 | $44,427 |
| Virginia Union University | $13,235 | $38,275 |
| Radford University | $14,578 | $53,739 |
| Old Dominion University | $14,638 | $54,914 |
| Norfolk State University | $15,282 | $44,666 |
| Virginia State University | $15,840 | $45,543 |
| Randolph College | $15,921 | $53,409 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $17,113 | $77,369 |
| Sweet Briar College | $17,758 | $51,943 |
Highest Earning Graduates in Virginia
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | $94,810 | $19,500 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | $92,405 | $20,919 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $86,863 | $17,500 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $81,698 | $21,500 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | $77,821 | $19,450 |
| Virginia Military Institute | $77,369 | $22,996 |
| Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $77,014 | $26,500 |
| George Mason University | $76,343 | $19,500 |
| University of Richmond | $76,178 | $21,000 |
| William & Mary | $73,490 | $18,500 |
Public vs Private in Virginia
Public (15 schools)
Avg Net Price: $18,646
Avg 10yr Earnings: $62,767
Private Nonprofit (27 schools)
Avg Net Price: $19,949
Avg 10yr Earnings: $56,515
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.