Skip to main content
CollegeDebt

Virginia State University

VA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
81/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$32K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$32K$78K$126KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies$37K$65K$92KBBUY
Industrial Production Technologies$37K$65K$92KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37K$65K$89KCBUY
Marketing$37K$65K$89KCBUY
Accounting and Related Services$37K$65K$89KCBUY
Hospitality Administration/Management$37K$65K$89KCBUY
Management Information Systems and Services$37K$65K$89KCBUY
Political Science and Government$37K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Sociology$37K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$37K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$37K$52K$72KDCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$37K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$37K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$37K$50K$67KDCAUTION
Agriculture$37K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$37K$45K$61KDAVOID
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$37K$45K$60KDAVOID
Social Work$37K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Virginia State University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $32K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Virginia State University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Virginia State University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $32K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
Last updated:

ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).