Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

๐Ÿ“ Blacksburg, VA  ยท  Official Website โ†—

๐ŸŸข Excellent ROI
Break-Even 0.5 yrs
Lifetime Gain +$1,265,680
10-yr Median Salary $81,698
Grad Rate 86.2%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)
$15,948
Out-of-State: $37,764
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Median Salary (10 yrs)
$81,698
6-yr median: $67,377
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Median Graduate Debt
$21,500
Federal loans only
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Graduation Rate
86.2%
Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

โฑ Years to Break Even 0.5 years
$21,500 debt รท salary premium above HS grad median
๐Ÿ’ก Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)
+$1,265,680
Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 30,923 students.