Bluefield University
Bluefield, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 614 undergraduates
Of 7 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $25,807 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,454 |
| $48k to $75k | $25,732 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,374 |
| $110k and up | $25,430 |
| All families (average) | $25,573 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Master's Degree | $20,621 | -$15,992 | falls short | $39,000 | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,715 | +$27,102 | clears the bar | $21,656 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,811 | +$20,198 | clears the bar | $23,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,789 | +$7,176 | clears the bar | $20,834 | 2.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,278 | +$54,665 | clears the bar | $16,146 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $108,841 | +$72,228 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $41,595 | +$4,982 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5.4 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 18% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.