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
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Virginia State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 9th 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 Virginia State 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 Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | $89,702 | +7% | #7 of 27 | #12 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $65,472 | $80,902 | -1% | #34 of 61 | #52 | $27,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | $72,734 | -13% | #128 of 166 | #148 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,688 | $72,375 | -5% | #420 of 796 | #634 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $35,746 | $60,276 | -35% | #441 of 459 | #451 | $24,615 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | $56,476 | +-0% | #62 of 137 | #103 | — |
| Marketing | — | $53,709 | -23% | #472 of 516 | #505 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $28,169 | $53,398 | -7% | #586 of 841 | #752 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $34,877 | $50,015 | -6% | #302 of 476 | #398 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $30,480 | $49,764 | -27% | #1093 of 1176 | #1161 | $26,250 |
| Social Work | $28,527 | $49,615 | -4% | #288 of 420 | #397 | $28,281 |
| Agriculture | — | $48,778 | -9% | #34 of 43 | #42 | $25,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,604 | $48,624 | -12% | #526 of 660 | #631 | $28,375 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,547 | $48,362 | -6% | #240 of 345 | #335 | $27,524 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | — | $46,514 | -13% | #17 of 19 | #19 | $28,500 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $44,002 | -30% | #555 of 565 | #562 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,897 | $40,896 | -27% | #624 of 660 | #652 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | — | $40,432 | -23% | #438 of 462 | #459 | $30,000 |
| Psychology | $28,513 | $37,861 | -25% | #1005 of 1027 | #1023 | $26,000 |
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.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,038 |
| Room | $7,474 | |
| Board | $5,492 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $27,661 | $39,912 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,432 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,665 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,511 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,774 |
| $110,001+ | $22,390 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Virginia State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology