Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Virginia · Private, nonprofit · 1,881 undergraduates
All 6 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 29 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $-1,777 |
| $30k to $48k | $75 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,497 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,162 |
| $110k and up | $40,646 |
| All families (average) | $23,781 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $110,606 | +$73,993 | clears the bar | $97,335 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $121,699 | +$85,086 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $115,837 | +$79,224 | clears the bar | $23,399 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $95,190 | +$58,577 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $118,946 | +$82,333 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.2 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $100,087 | +$63,474 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 11% of students receive Pell grants · 94% 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.