What do Southern Virginia University graduates earn?

Southern Virginia University graduates report median earnings of $25,041 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Southern Virginia University graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 15% of graduates.

What share of Southern Virginia University graduates are found employed?

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Is Southern Virginia University worth it?

Buena Vista, VA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Southern Virginia University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Buena Vista, Virginia (small town). It awarded 156 degrees in 2024, most often in business, psychology and biochemistry.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$25,041

Median earnings 4 years after

$44,267

Median earnings 10 years after

$50,002

Average net price

$22,213

Completion rate

33%

Completions (2024)

156

Years to pay back

2.0 years

Students (undergrad)

936

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor's	$22,024	$40,419	73
Area Studies	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Science	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General	Bachelor's	N/A	$33,115	N/A
Biology, General	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mathematics	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Philosophy	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General	Bachelor's	N/A	$36,808	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

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Business/Commerce, General	Bachelor's	33
Psychology, General	Bachelor's	23
Biochemistry	Bachelor's	16
Human Development and Family Studies, General	Bachelor's	15
Design and Visual Communications, General	Bachelor's	9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Bachelor's	8
Political Science and Government, General	Bachelor's	7
Music, General	Bachelor's	7
English Language and Literature, General	Bachelor's	6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	Bachelor's	6

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	15%	211
Educational Services	14%	197
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	10%	137
Retail Trade	8%	114
Accommodation and Food Services	7%	103
Manufacturing	6%	90
Finance and Insurance	6%	87
Public Administration	5%	72

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