2023 best colleges in Virginia

With close proximity to Washington, D.C., students interested in government and political science internships will find a range of opportunities. The University of Virginia, the state’s flagship institution, is a pioneer in hypersonic flight research and home to the Academical Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The College of William & Mary, founded in 1693, is the second-oldest higher education institution nationwide, second only to Harvard University. Another historic site, the Virginia Military Institute was founded as the first public senior military college in the United States.

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#1 in Virginia | #461 in Education nationally

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score: 10.95

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $23,134

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 12.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $32,925

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $3,338

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 97%
Graduation rate: 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia

Economic score: 192.34

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $29,382

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 150 year

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $25,711

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $7,258

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 99%
Graduation rate: 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods in Virginia?

Years

120.1 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods in Virginia is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 120.1 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods earn in Virginia?

Salary

$26,197

The median bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods graduate earns $26,197 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods cost in Virginia?

Net cost

$28,195

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in education-grades & methods is $28,195. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.