Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$83,165
95th percentile

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond$16,458$83,165โ€”โ€”โ€”
SUNY Buffalo State UniversityBuffalo$8,486$58,850$41,681โ€”โ€”
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionTempe$12,051$48,932$53,985โ€”โ€”
Arizona State University Digital ImmersionScottsdaleโ€”$48,932$53,985โ€”โ€”
University of North AlabamaFlorence$11,990$43,840โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$48,932โ€”โ€”โ€”

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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 Virginia Commonwealth University, approximately 30% 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.