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
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Radford University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 25th 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 Radford 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 | $66,857 | $87,740 | -18% | #262 of 349 | #300 | $24,636 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,662 | $81,120 | -9% | #681 of 966 | #941 | $18,953 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,643 | $78,780 | +3% | #276 of 796 | #476 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,446 | $72,364 | -13% | #298 of 452 | #407 | $24,900 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $63,606 | $71,805 | -5% | #61 of 93 | #88 | — |
| Economics | $45,189 | $69,943 | -15% | #273 of 368 | #312 | $25,565 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $58,997 | $68,364 | -3% | #129 of 253 | #168 | $22,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | $46,446 | $68,088 | -20% | #116 of 148 | #131 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,380 | $67,246 | -1% | #475 of 1176 | #787 | $22,499 |
| Mathematics | — | $65,785 | -5% | #201 of 309 | #247 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $27,136 | $64,901 | +3% | #202 of 565 | #333 | $22,375 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $63,552 | +10% | #37 of 117 | #69 | $25,000 |
| Marketing | $37,396 | $62,981 | -9% | #346 of 516 | #449 | $25,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $38,038 | $59,932 | +6% | #170 of 660 | #324 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,935 | $56,996 | +3% | #247 of 660 | #463 | $22,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $34,096 | $55,856 | +8% | #116 of 299 | #163 | $27,000 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | $55,422 | +1% | #28 of 50 | #43 | — |
| Sociology | — | $54,122 | +3% | #189 of 462 | #302 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $31,071 | $53,863 | +5% | #104 of 345 | #273 | $25,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $53,171 | -10% | #178 of 215 | #207 | $20,342 |
| Biology | $32,457 | $51,266 | -10% | #643 of 841 | #782 | $22,751 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $55,861 | $51,144 | -13% | #215 of 275 | #257 | $26,075 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $39,562 | $50,057 | -10% | #153 of 207 | #188 | $23,288 |
| Social Sciences | — | $49,727 | -7% | #54 of 87 | #73 | $19,000 |
| Psychology | $32,751 | $48,935 | -3% | #608 of 1027 | #883 | $25,000 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $30,145 | $48,743 | -4% | #38 of 63 | #52 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | — | $48,566 | -29% | #60 of 61 | #61 | $28,750 |
| Social Work | $38,272 | $47,716 | -8% | #323 of 420 | #405 | $24,994 |
| Music | $39,593 | $47,586 | +11% | #81 of 268 | #146 | $26,280 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,666 | $46,725 | +17% | #31 of 255 | #88 | $24,000 |
| Journalism | $25,675 | $45,369 | -19% | #166 of 187 | #180 | $26,000 |
| History | $28,239 | $43,188 | -15% | #403 of 459 | #448 | $20,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $23,308 | $40,679 | -2% | #236 of 423 | #325 | $25,000 |
| Chemistry | $39,090 | — | — | — | — | $22,500 |
| English Language and Literature | $25,407 | $39,085 | -20% | #514 of 576 | #567 | $20,697 |
| Dance | $26,476 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Radford 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 | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Room | $6,450 | |
| Board | $5,538 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,171 | $42,070 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,289 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,883 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,533 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,204 |
| $110,001+ | $22,537 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Radford University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology