Public Research University
Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University
Public Research University in Blacksburg, VA. Six-year graduation rate 86%. Median 10-year earnings $81,698.
Verdict High-return
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Campus
Median earnings · 10 yr
$81,698
Median debt at grad
$21,500
Mobility score
1.4
% bottom→top quintile
Graduation rate
86.4%
Federal loan default
0%
Graduates earn a median $81,698 a decade after entry. Six-year graduation rate 86%.
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Green Flags
- ✓ Debt-to-income ratio 0.26 — healthy (below the 0.40 threshold)
- ✓ Graduation rate 86% — well above the national average
- ✓ 3-year loan default 0.0% — below national benchmark
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How we evaluate Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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