Radford University
Radford, Virginia · Public · 6,038 undergraduates
Of 49 programs with reported earnings, 48 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 52 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,965 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,724 |
| $48k to $75k | $12,069 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,092 |
| $110k and up | $23,533 |
| All families (average) | $14,578 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $81,120 | +$44,507 | clears the bar | $18,953 | 0.4 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $50,057 | +$13,444 | clears the bar | $23,288 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,935 | +$12,322 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $67,246 | +$30,633 | clears the bar | $22,499 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,996 | +$20,383 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $53,863 | +$17,250 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $62,981 | +$26,368 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,266 | +$14,653 | clears the bar | $22,751 | 1.6 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $50,335 | +$13,722 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $59,932 | +$23,319 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $53,439 | +$16,826 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $61,332 | +$24,719 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Journalism | Bachelor's Degree | $45,369 | +$8,756 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $121,569 | +$84,956 | clears the bar | $97,314 | 1.1 yrs |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,743 | +$12,130 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 49 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 37% of students receive Pell grants · 49% 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.