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Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA · Public · General
Virginia State University is a public institution in Petersburg, VA. With a 89% admission rate and 1,050 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,787 students, offers 12 programs with earnings data, and has a 39% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
89%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,050
Enrollment
4,787
Completion Rate
39%
Cost of Attendance
$24,173
In-State Tuition
$9,755
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,006
Programs
14
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 12 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 12 of 12 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,472 | $78,831 | $24,173 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,688 | — | $24,173 | 1.9x | |
| 3 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,746 | — | $24,173 | 1.5x | |
| 4 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,877 | $49,029 | $24,173 | 1.4x | |
| 5 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,604 | $46,108 | $24,173 | 1.4x | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,480 | — | $24,173 | 1.3x | |
| 7 | Social WorkBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,527 | $50,442 | $24,173 | 1.2x | |
| 8 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,513 | $50,956 | $24,173 | 1.2x | |
| 9 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $28,169 | — | $24,173 | 1.2x | |
| 10 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $26,547 | $42,669 | $24,173 | 1.1x | |
| 11 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $23,897 | $45,992 | $24,173 | 1.0x | |
| 12 | Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $90,563 | $24,173 | — |