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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Longwood University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 22nd 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 Longwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $78,085 | $91,313 | -15% | #235 of 349 | #287 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,962 | $82,678 | -7% | #624 of 966 | #928 | $26,799 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,213 | $72,565 | +6% | #299 of 1176 | #584 | $23,092 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $59,207 | +0% | #106 of 215 | #188 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,254 | $56,685 | +2% | #267 of 660 | #485 | $21,000 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $55,259 | -13% | #432 of 565 | #517 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $36,062 | $53,631 | -5% | #345 of 660 | #506 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,714 | $52,959 | +-0% | #231 of 476 | #359 | $24,801 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,167 | $51,485 | +6% | #202 of 576 | #352 | $25,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $39,479 | $50,990 | -7% | #375 of 610 | #540 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $33,686 | $49,777 | -13% | #691 of 841 | #798 | $25,750 |
| Psychology | $22,656 | $48,942 | -3% | #607 of 1027 | #881 | $23,821 |
| Social Work | $41,160 | $48,224 | -7% | #317 of 420 | #402 | $25,000 |
| History | $37,404 | $47,957 | -5% | #298 of 459 | #404 | $26,763 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,612 | $46,040 | -11% | #221 of 299 | #260 | $24,753 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $41,700 | $45,252 | -19% | #73 of 85 | #80 | $25,750 |
| Sociology | $27,948 | $45,204 | -14% | #383 of 462 | #439 | $23,166 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $34,812 | $44,066 | +6% | #27 of 68 | #42 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $39,391 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Longwood University Ranks
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,660 | $20,870 |
| Room | $9,260 | |
| Board | $4,735 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $35,131 | $47,341 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,546 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,727 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,489 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,915 |
| $110,001+ | $26,405 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology