Health Professions at Randolph College

Virginia's Health Professions bachelor's programs typically launch graduates into earnings around $44,000, but peer institutions suggest Randolph's outcomes fall below that mark. Based on comparable programs nationally, first-year earnings of roughly $38,500 sit about $6,000 below what similar programs at George Mason and Old Dominion report. That gap matters when you're carrying $27,000 in student debt—a manageable 0.70 debt-to-earnings ratio in absolute terms, but one that assumes earnings will grow steadily from a relatively modest starting point.

The challenge is that we're working entirely with estimates here, drawn from national medians rather than Randolph's actual graduate outcomes. The school's 95% admission rate and the fact that 41% of students receive Pell grants suggest an accessible institution serving a diverse student body, but without concrete data on where graduates actually land—which health professions they enter, which employers hire them, what certifications they earn—it's difficult to assess whether this specific program delivers competitive preparation.

If your child is set on Randolph for other reasons—small college experience, location, campus culture—this program won't saddle them with crushing debt. But given the earnings gap compared to larger Virginia programs with proven track records, you should dig into exactly what credentials this program provides and whether they align with higher-paying health professions roles. The lack of reported outcomes means you're essentially betting on Randolph matching what similar programs elsewhere achieve.