Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $99,632 | $103,868 | +4% |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | $96,557 | $104,814 | +9% |
| Cornell University | $100,161 | $98,790 | -1% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg | $15,478 | $99,632 | $103,868 | — | — |
 Midwestern University-Downers GroveDowners Grove | — | $108,719 | — | — | — |
 Cornell UniversityIthaca | $66,014 | $100,161 | $98,790 | — | — |
 University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign | $16,004 | $96,557 | $104,814 | — | — |
| National Median | — | $99,896 | — | — | — |
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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 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.