Virginia State University

📍 Petersburg, VA  ·  Official Website ↗

🔵 Good ROI

Break-Even 3.9 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$176,030

10-yr Median Salary $45,543

Grad Rate 39.4%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$10,043

Out-of-State: $22,650

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$45,543

6-yr median: $33,630

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Median Graduate Debt

$26,500

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

39.4%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 3.9 years

$26,500 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$176,030

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 5,074 students.