University of Virginia's College at Wise
Wise, Virginia · Public · 1,101 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 22 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,891 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,668 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,455 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,813 |
| $110k and up | $16,176 |
| All families (average) | $9,210 |
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 | $72,911 | +$36,298 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $50,029 | +$13,416 | clears the bar | $14,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $51,193 | +$14,580 | clears the bar | $19,313 | 1.3 yrs |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,804 | +$5,191 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,430 | +$7,817 | clears the bar | $18,031 | 2.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 47% 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.