Virginia State University

What are the graduation rates for students at Virginia State University?

Virginia State University's reported six-year graduation rate is 39% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Its four-year rate is 24%. These figures track an entering cohort over specified periods; they are not the percentage of all current students who will eventually graduate.

The reported first-year retention rate is 69%, meaning roughly seven in ten students in the measured first-time, full-time group returned the following fall. Graduation measures do not fully describe outcomes for transfer students, part-time students, or students who complete a degree elsewhere. Still, the difference between the four- and six-year rates is financially important: an additional semester may mean more tuition and living expenses, even when a student ultimately completes the degree. Applicants can ask their intended department about course availability and advising for an on-time graduation plan.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Virginia State University?

Program-level earnings reported through the federal College Scorecard provide a limited view of income about one year after completion. The figures concern graduates in the measured, federally aided population whose earnings could be observed; they are not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

Reported one-year median earnings include $59,033 for computer and information sciences, $49,619 for accounting, and $31,564 for business administration. The reported figure for psychology is $23,671. Differences can reflect occupation, location, further schooling, cohort size, and who has measurable earnings - not simply the quality of a program. Some fields also lead toward graduate study or licensure, so a one-year measure may be particularly incomplete. Students comparing majors should consider program costs, likely career paths, and longer-term outcomes alongside these figures.