Median Earnings (1yr)
$91,411
44th percentile (60th in VA)
Sample Size
29
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates earn $91k, placing them in the 44th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral 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

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (13 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$91,411$92,977
William & Mary$105,337$87,616
Virginia State University$94,220
Virginia Commonwealth University$89,763$97,235
Liberty University$65,103$69,895
Regent University$63,312
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
William & Mary
Williamsburg
$25,040$105,337
Virginia State University
Petersburg
$9,755$94,220
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$16,458$89,763
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$21,222$65,103
Regent University
Virginia Beach
$20,686$63,312

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 Polytechnic Institute and State University, approximately 15% 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.