U.S. median for this major: $52,601.
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Median for graduates who received federal aid.
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About 62% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
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Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,661. College Scorecard.
Liberal Arts / General Studies at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Liberal Arts / General Studies graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University | $61,100 | $24,500 | $17,915 | 68% |
| 2 | James Madison University | $58,026 | $23,250 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 3 | Hampton University | $54,437 | $26,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| 4 | University of Mary Washington | $54,336 | $22,354 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 5 | Eastern Mennonite University | $53,229 | $27,000 | $24,588 | 67% |
| 6 | Longwood University | $52,959 | $25,375 | $19,066 | 61% |
| 7 | Bridgewater College | $51,160 | $26,000 | $17,800 | 53% |
| 8 | Mary Baldwin University | $50,117 | $27,089 | $12,756 | 39% |
| 9 | Virginia State University | $50,015 | $31,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| 10 | Marymount University | $47,218 | — | $29,137 | 54% |
| 11 | Liberty University | $45,257 | $25,291 | $29,357 | 65% |
| 12 | Southern Virginia University | $40,419 | $18,500 | $22,213 | 33% |
14 more Virginia colleges offer Liberal Arts / General Studies but have too few graduates to report earnings.
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About VSU
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 39% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,543
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VSU Liberal Arts / General Studies questions
How much do VSU Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates earn?
Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of Virginia State University earn a median $50,015 four years after graduating and $34,877 one year after. The U.S. median for Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates across 467 colleges is $52,601.
How much debt do VSU Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Liberal Arts / General Studies graduates of Virginia State University is $31,000, about 62% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Where does VSU rank for Liberal Arts / General Studies in Virginia?
Of 12 Virginia colleges reporting Liberal Arts / General Studies graduate earnings, Virginia State University ranks 9th. The highest is George Mason University at $61,100.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Virginia State University Liberal Arts / General Studies: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-state-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies (College Scorecard and BLS data).