Best Hospitality Administration/Management 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$91,818
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,279
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% |
+$97,432 | $55,013 | $32,040 | $25,680 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
James Madison University
Grad rate: 81.0% |
+$32,750 | $51,182 | $30,213 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
George Mason University
Grad rate: 69.9% |
-$16,002 | $48,263 | $26,972 | $24,722 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Virginia State University
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$217,712 | $35,949 | $24,173 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
ECPI University
Grad rate: 47.8% |
-$355,562 | $31,856 | $27,999 | $30,138 | 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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