Best Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, 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
-$377,728
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,752
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
South University-Richmond
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$362,025 | $34,555 | $33,875 | $57,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
South University-Virginia Beach
Grad rate: 21.6% |
-$362,025 | $34,555 | $33,875 | $57,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Ferrum College
Grad rate: 28.5% |
-$409,134 | $34,267 | $54,506 | $27,000 | 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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