Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing 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
-$71,343
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,121
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Mason University
Grad rate: 69.9% |
-$16,135 | $48,157 | $26,972 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
James Madison University
Grad rate: 81.0% |
-$28,875 | $48,132 | $30,213 | $22,714 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Old Dominion University
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$169,020 | $40,740 | $27,180 | $26,000 | 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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