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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Randolph-Macon College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 42nd 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 Randolph-Macon College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $51,366 | $71,844 | +5% | #62 of 271 | #169 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $41,684 | $71,111 | +12% | #112 of 565 | #197 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $40,328 | $61,867 | +10% | #130 of 660 | #273 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $33,361 | $58,821 | +3% | #379 of 841 | #597 | $24,990 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $54,186 | -2% | #146 of 265 | #209 | — |
| Psychology | $35,967 | $53,687 | +6% | #314 of 1027 | #611 | $25,974 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,557 | — | — | — | — | $24,156 |
| Sociology | $39,656 | $48,275 | -8% | #332 of 462 | #415 | $25,739 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,110 | $47,804 | -2% | #320 of 576 | #445 | $25,823 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $43,825 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
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.
The Randolph-Macon College Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $458,785
- Avg rent near campus: $1,855/mo — vs ~$856/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 23228 (3.9% cap, Lakeside)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,278 | $46,278 |
| Room | $7,700 | |
| Board | $6,930 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $65,182 | $65,182 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Randolph-Macon College's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (A): 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 (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology