Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs in Virginia
Compare 12 reporting programs using the same federal field and credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | Fairfax | $61,100 | $24,500 |
| 2 | James Madison University | Harrisonburg | $58,026 | $23,250 |
| 3 | Hampton University | Hampton | $54,437 | $26,000 |
| 4 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg | $54,336 | $22,354 |
| 5 | Eastern Mennonite University | Harrisonburg | $53,229 | $27,000 |
| 6 | Longwood University | Farmville | $52,959 | $25,375 |
| 7 | Bridgewater College | Bridgewater | $51,160 | $26,000 |
| 8 | Mary Baldwin University | Staunton | $50,117 | $27,089 |
| 9 | Virginia State University | Petersburg | $50,015 | $31,000 |
| 10 | Marymount University | Arlington | $47,218 | Not available |
| 11 | Liberty University | Lynchburg | $45,257 | $25,291 |
| 12 | Southern Virginia University | Buena Vista | $40,419 | $18,500 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.