Median Earnings (1yr)
$72,911
39th percentile (40th in VA)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates earn $73k, placing them in the 39th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing bachelors programs nationally.

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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (35 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Virginia's College at Wise$72,911$50,970
Chamberlain University-Virginia$83,188$81,995$39,1460.47
Shenandoah University$81,678$70,543$29,7490.36
Strayer University-Virginia$81,061$34,0400.42
Centra College$80,832$15,1850.19
Marymount University$80,090$78,648$29,1660.36
National Median$74,888$27,0000.36

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Chamberlain University-Virginia
Vienna
$20,462$83,188$39,146
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$36,028$81,678$29,749
Strayer University-Virginia
Arlington
$13,920$81,061$34,040
Centra College
Lynchburg
$12,263$80,832$15,185
Marymount University
Arlington
$39,050$80,090$29,166

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 University of Virginia's College at Wise, approximately 33% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 15 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.