Best Religion/Religious Studies 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
-$357,569
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,061
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grad rate: 64.9% |
-$257,904 | $35,974 | $34,346 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberty University
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$386,696 | $33,470 | $41,707 | $36,495 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Grad rate: 95.3% |
-$428,108 | $29,454 | $38,132 | $18,267 | 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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