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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$200,016
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,914
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Grad rate: 95.3% |
+$926,252 | $95,939 | $38,132 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberty University
Grad rate: 64.5% |
+$249,312 | $62,807 | $41,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Strayer University-Virginia
Grad rate: 23.4% |
+$143,162 | $52,973 | N/A | $56,517 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grad rate: 64.9% |
+$5,213 | $50,733 | $34,346 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 5 | DeVry University-Virginia | -$6,492 | $51,575 | $33,556 | $47,236 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Sweet Briar College
Grad rate: 56.3% |
-$117,348 | $44,499 | $41,832 | N/A | 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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