Earnings Distribution
How Radford University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University | $48,802 | $46,434 | -5% |
| Shenandoah University | $65,767 | $63,604 | -3% |
| University of Mary Washington | $53,665 | $54,651 | +2% |
| James Madison University | $55,195 | $50,551 | -8% |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $51,723 | $49,444 | -4% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia
Education masters's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (11 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Radford UniversityRadford | $12,286 | $48,802 | $46,434 | — | — |
 Shenandoah UniversityWinchester | $36,028 | $65,767 | $63,604 | — | — |
 James Madison UniversityHarrisonburg | $13,576 | $55,195 | $50,551 | — | — |
 University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg | $14,559 | $53,665 | $54,651 | — | — |
 Longwood UniversityFarmville | $15,200 | $53,052 | $49,293 | — | — |
 Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond | $16,458 | $51,723 | $49,444 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $56,157 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with education graduates
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 Radford University, approximately 35% 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.