Median Debt
$27,000
1% above national median

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Ferrum College$34,267$27,000
South University-Richmond$36,654$40,651$57,5001.57
South University-Virginia Beach$36,654$40,651$57,5001.57
Marymount University$25,727$26,0001.01
National Median$35,279$26,6900.76

Other Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
South University-Richmond
Glen Allen
$18,238$36,654$57,500
South University-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$18,238$36,654$57,500
Marymount University
Arlington
$39,050$25,727$26,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Ferrum College, approximately 47% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.