Virginia Wesleyan University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$50,074
in 2021+17% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 17% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 9% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate declined by 1 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 43% | $10,281 |
| 1999 | — | — | 41% | $9,625 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | $9,000 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37% | $8,125 |
| 2002 | — | — | 36% | $8,938 |
| 2003 | — | — | 37% | $10,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47% | $10,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 42% | $10,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 37% | $9,938 |
| 2007 | — | — | 43% | $10,342 |
| 2008 | $42,900 | — | 42% | $10,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $10,500 |
| 2010 | $41,000 | $21,590 | 45% | $12,000 |
| 2011 | — | $20,261 | 45% | $14,125 |
| 2012 | $38,100 | $21,734 | 48% | $14,500 |
| 2013 | $37,000 | $21,888 | 48% | $13,500 |
| 2014 | $39,300 | $22,241 | 44% | $12,000 |
| 2015 | $40,700 | $22,883 | 48% | $14,750 |
| 2016 | — | $24,141 | 47% | $17,376 |
| 2017 | — | $24,505 | 44% | $15,830 |
| 2018 | — | $24,524 | 52% | $15,750 |
| 2019 | — | $24,311 | 52% | $16,000 |
| 2020 | — | $23,425 | 48% | $13,000 |
| 2021 | $50,074 | $22,653 | 50% | $14,000 |
| 2022 | — | $21,339 | 47% | — |
| 2023 | — | $22,807 | 44% | — |
| 2024 | — | $20,583 | 49% | — |
| 2025 | — | $19,676 | 42% | — |