Is Virginia State University worth it?
Virginia State University is a public, four-year institution in Petersburg, Virginia (large suburb). It awarded 746 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, criminal justice and business administration and management.
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Federal context for Virginia State University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$31,713
Median earnings 4 years after
$51,739
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,543
Average net price
$15,840
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
746
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
5,074
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $23,897 | $40,896 | 84 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,604 | $48,624 | 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $30,480 | $49,764 | 71 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,513 | $37,861 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $26,547 | $48,362 | 56 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $28,169 | $53,398 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $65,472 | $80,902 | 35 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,877 | $50,015 | 33 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $28,527 | $49,615 | 31 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,688 | $72,375 | 30 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $34,682 | $54,395 | 26 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Master's | $56,264 | N/A | 19 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $35,746 | $60,276 | 18 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral | $94,220 | N/A | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $48,778 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 52 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | Bachelor's | 45 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 30 |
| Agriculture, General | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 23% | 2,788 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 2,063 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 1,130 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 8% | 988 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 937 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 882 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 682 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 625 |
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Sources: federal figures for Virginia State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page