Southern Virginia University
Buena Vista, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 936 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 17 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $18,957 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,501 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,630 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,407 |
| $110k and up | $27,108 |
| All families (average) | $22,213 |
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 | $56,726 | +$20,113 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $36,808 | +$195 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,115 | -$3,498 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $40,419 | +$3,806 | clears the bar | $17,125 | 4.5 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 45% of students receive Pell grants · 34% 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.