Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Location: Blacksburg, VA•In-State Tuition: $15,478•Out-of-State Tuition: $36,694•Admission Rate: 57%•Avg SAT: 1337
Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,958
34th percentile
Sample Size
75
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates earn $58k, placing them in the 34th percentile of all liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University$57,958———
National Median$73,456———

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.