Is Longwood University worth it?
Longwood University is a public, four-year institution in Farmville, Virginia (small town). It awarded 1,159 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, elementary education and teaching and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,256
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,005
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,347
Average net price
$19,066
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
1,159
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
3,015
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,213 | $72,565 | 121 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $46,714 | $52,959 | 118 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,962 | $82,678 | 77 |
| Education, General | Master's | $53,052 | $59,389 | 69 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,254 | $56,685 | 67 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,062 | $53,631 | 57 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,686 | $49,777 | 47 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $22,656 | $48,942 | 44 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $53,792 | $60,613 | 38 |
| History | Bachelor's | $37,404 | $47,957 | 37 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $58,845 | $69,632 | 36 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $27,948 | $45,204 | 35 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $39,479 | $50,990 | 32 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $41,160 | $48,224 | 31 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $34,812 | $44,066 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 356 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 98 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Education, General | Master's | 40 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 37 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 37 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 36 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 39% | 5,771 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 14% | 2,134 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,250 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,116 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 752 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 646 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 595 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 554 |
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Sources: federal figures for Longwood 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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