Education at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA · Doctoral Degree · about 29 graduates a year
University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates in education earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Virginia-Main Campus Compares for Education
All 36 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 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $131,358 | $119,527 | #2 | $122,372 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $130,547 | $118,789 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $125,405 | $110,432 | #6 | $127,194 |
| 4 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $125,390 | $114,097 | #5 | $98,357 |
| 5 | Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | $118,397 | $107,734 | #8 | $93,332 |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $118,149 | $126,752 | #1 | $82,750 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $113,252 | $103,052 | #9 | $94,132 |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $110,816 | $97,585 | #14 | $72,570 |
| 9 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $107,723 | $94,861 | #18 | $105,865 |
| 10 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $105,869 | $96,403 | #16 | $89,993 |
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| 21 | University of Mississippi University, MS | $94,295 | $114,409 | #4 | $75,047 |
| 22 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $91,430 | $98,117 | #12 | $67,996 |
| 23 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $89,989 | $81,884 | #33 | — |
| 24 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $89,240 | $81,261 | #34 | $72,080 |
| 25 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $89,142 | $92,905 | #19 | $94,129 |
| 26 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $88,543 | $90,049 | #25 | $82,764 |
| 27 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $87,356 | $98,080 | #13 | — |
Other Majors at University of Virginia-Main Campus by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $133,752 | $131,091 | #69 of 126 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Virginia-Main Campus education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $72,080 one year after graduating and $89,240 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Virginia-Main Campus rank for education?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, University of Virginia-Main Campus ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #34 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at University of Virginia-Main Campus worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for education ($87,373).
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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.