Virginia Wesleyan University
Virginia Beach, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 1,256 undergraduates
Of 6 programs with reported earnings, 5 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,080 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,108 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,967 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,603 |
| $110k and up | $24,782 |
| All families (average) | $19,676 |
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 Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $63,159 | +$26,546 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $43,511 | +$6,898 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.9 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $81,277 | +$44,664 | clears the bar | $19,726 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $30,921 | -$5,692 | falls short | $24,250 | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $52,247 | +$15,634 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $53,272 | +$16,659 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 1.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 42% 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.