Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 1,639 undergraduates
All 10 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,601 |
| $30k to $48k | $20,983 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,357 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,303 |
| $110k and up | $32,226 |
| All families (average) | $27,866 |
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/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $71,844 | +$35,231 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,821 | +$22,208 | clears the bar | $24,990 | 1.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $61,867 | +$25,254 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,687 | +$17,074 | clears the bar | $25,974 | 1.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $71,111 | +$34,498 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $54,186 | +$17,573 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,825 | +$7,212 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $48,275 | +$11,662 | clears the bar | $25,739 | 2.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $49,557 | +$12,944 | clears the bar | $24,156 | 1.9 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,804 | +$11,191 | clears the bar | $25,823 | 2.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 70% 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.