Best Business/Managerial Economics 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
+$234,808
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,505
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Grad rate: 86.3% |
+$411,340 | $68,975 | $32,040 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grad rate: 64.9% |
+$177,551 | $59,198 | $34,346 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Hampden-Sydney College
Grad rate: 70.0% |
+$115,534 | $63,023 | $67,129 | $26,970 | 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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