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Virginia Union University

VA · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
83/100

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 and Information Sciences$29K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$29K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Physics$29K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$34K$65K$89KCBUY
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Accounting and Related Services$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$34K$65K$89KCBUY
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$37K$62K$86KCBUY
Criminology$34K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$34K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations$34K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$34K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$34K$48K$65KDCAUTION
History$36K$50K$68KDCAUTION
English Language and Literature$36K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$34K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$34K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Social Work$34K$42K$57KDAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$36K$42K$57KDAVOID
Music$36K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Virginia Union University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $29K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Virginia Union 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 Union University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $29K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences 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
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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).