Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Southern Virginia University graduates in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities earn 24% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Southern Virginia University Compares for Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
All 476 colleges reporting liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 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 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $147,998 | $130,328 | #1 | $103,135 |
| 2 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $113,788 | $102,446 | #2 | $61,133 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $112,722 | $98,774 | #3 | $66,719 |
| 4 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $105,183 | $92,625 | #9 | $72,333 |
| 5 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $99,679 | $94,874 | #4 | — |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $96,510 | $94,820 | #5 | — |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $93,180 | $91,549 | #10 | — |
| 8 | Champlain College Burlington, VT | $91,533 | $94,012 | #7 | $71,207 |
| 9 | Emory University Atlanta, GA | $90,025 | $93,194 | #8 | — |
| 10 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $86,444 | $84,931 | #12 | $84,066 |
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| 442 | Trinity International University-Illinois Deerfield, IL | $40,674 | $39,962 | #455 | — |
| 443 | Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT | $40,555 | $36,512 | #469 | $27,784 |
| 444 | Roberts Wesleyan University Rochester, NY | $40,527 | $38,573 | #462 | $30,102 |
| 445 | Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA | $40,419 | $36,805 | #467 | $22,024 |
| 446 | Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA | $40,044 | $41,454 | #449 | $25,441 |
| 447 | University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS | $39,893 | $41,415 | #450 | — |
| 448 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $39,871 | $48,376 | #358 | $37,174 |
Other Majors at Southern Virginia University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | $56,726 | — | #226 of 271 |
| Psychology | $36,808 | — | #1015 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $33,115 | — | #570 of 576 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Southern Virginia University liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,024 one year after graduating and $40,419 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Southern Virginia University rank for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities?
Among 476 colleges reporting earnings for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities graduates, Southern Virginia University ranks #445 by median pay four years after graduation, and #467 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities at Southern Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% less than the national median for liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities ($53,072), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,125.
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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.