Virginia State University
Petersburg, Virginia · Public · 5,074 undergraduates
All 24 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,220 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,758 |
| $48k to $75k | $19,463 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,223 |
| $110k and up | $25,508 |
| All families (average) | $15,840 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $48,624 | +$12,011 | clears the bar | $28,375 | 2.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $37,861 | +$1,248 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 20.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,362 | +$11,749 | clears the bar | $27,524 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,764 | +$13,151 | clears the bar | $26,250 | 2 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $40,896 | +$4,283 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 6.3 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $40,432 | +$3,819 | clears the bar | $30,000 | 7.9 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $66,322 | +$29,709 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,398 | +$16,785 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $49,615 | +$13,002 | clears the bar | $28,281 | 2.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $53,709 | +$17,096 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $44,002 | +$7,389 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $50,015 | +$13,402 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,734 | +$36,121 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $80,902 | +$44,289 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,778 | +$12,165 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 2.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 72% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.