Is Bluefield University worth it?
Bluefield University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Bluefield, Virginia (small town). It awarded 359 degrees in 2024, most often in biomedical sciences, human services and general studies.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,919
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,206
Median earnings 10 years after
$48,896
Average net price
$25,573
Completion rate
18%
Completions (2024)
359
Years to pay back
1.9 years
Students (undergrad)
614
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,234 | $63,715 | 47 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | $33,808 | $43,789 | 39 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,698 | $91,278 | 38 |
| Biology, General | Master's | $20,621 | N/A | 31 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $41,005 | $56,811 | 30 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $108,841 | N/A | 21 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,450 | $41,595 | 17 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Sciences, General | Master's | 86 |
| Human Services, General | Bachelor's | 32 |
| General Studies | Associate | 26 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 19 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 18 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 11 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 10 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 885 |
| Educational Services | 16% | 688 |
| Public Administration | 15% | 675 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 273 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 250 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 223 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 215 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 212 |
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Sources: federal figures for Bluefield University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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