Education at Radford University
Radford, VA · Master's Degree · about 54 graduates a year
Radford University graduates in education earn 17% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Radford University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 179 | Cumberland University Lebanon, TN | $55,122 | $60,215 | #129 | $50,607 |
| 180 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $54,923 | $55,247 | #176 | $49,928 |
| 181 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $54,923 | $55,247 | #177 | $49,928 |
| 182 | Radford University Radford, VA | $54,836 | $49,933 | #207 | $48,802 |
| 183 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $54,337 | $58,311 | #149 | — |
| 184 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA | $54,303 | $62,860 | #101 | $46,768 |
| 185 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $54,249 | $58,217 | #150 | $47,964 |
Other Majors at Radford University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $123,832 | $101,223 | #168 of 432 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $121,569 | $107,982 | #157 of 216 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $79,566 | $65,531 | #141 of 211 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $78,332 | $70,104 | #48 of 211 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $76,151 | $59,061 | #134 of 453 |
| Psychology | $71,566 | $46,869 | #34 of 92 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,739 | $53,735 | #130 of 243 |
| Social Work | $61,332 | $49,870 | #167 of 279 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $54,651 | $47,838 | #226 of 302 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $53,439 | $50,536 | #250 of 280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Radford University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,802 one year after graduating and $54,836 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Radford University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Radford University ranks #182 by median pay four years after graduation, and #207 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Radford University worth it?
Its graduates earn 17% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,096.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.