Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Virginia by ROI
Colleges in Virginia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Virginia
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$187,251
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,238
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strayer University-Virginia
Grad rate: 23.4% |
+$27,966 | $45,613 | N/A | $32,810 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberty University
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$235,835 | $36,297 | $41,707 | $28,416 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Grad rate: 27.2% |
-$353,885 | $28,237 | $22,769 | $24,509 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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