Ferrum College
Ferrum, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 699 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 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,940 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,493 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,967 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,505 |
| $110k and up | $24,346 |
| All families (average) | $20,082 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $42,664 | +$6,051 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $49,527 | +$12,914 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $60,070 | +$23,457 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $60,235 | +$23,622 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,841 | +$1,228 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $33,795 | -$2,818 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,229 | +$5,616 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 54% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.