Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 946 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 20 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,422 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,458 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,547 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,600 |
| $110k and up | $32,133 |
| All families (average) | $22,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $87,835 | +$51,222 | clears the bar | $26,970 | 0.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $68,731 | +$32,118 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $68,795 | +$32,182 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $48,625 | +$12,012 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,515 | +$25,902 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.9 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 62% 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.