Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Hampton University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 43% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 44th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Hampton University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,303 | $94,216 | +6% | #219 of 966 | #566 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | $82,252 | +21% | #112 of 1176 | #242 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $37,200 | $64,293 | +2% | #217 of 565 | #347 | $26,000 |
| Journalism | $28,324 | $61,675 | +10% | #39 of 187 | #81 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,179 | $54,437 | +3% | #190 of 476 | #328 | $26,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $54,286 | -8% | #164 of 215 | #204 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $31,335 | $53,602 | -3% | #373 of 660 | #567 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $30,359 | $49,539 | -13% | #698 of 841 | #801 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,633 | $48,610 | -11% | #454 of 610 | #569 | $26,000 |
| Marketing | $32,511 | $47,479 | -31% | #503 of 516 | #514 | $20,500 |
| Psychology | $29,154 | $45,749 | -10% | #766 of 1027 | #968 | $25,750 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Hampton University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,198 | $26,198 |
| Room | $6,754 | |
| Board | $6,232 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $46,048 | $46,048 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Hampton University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology