Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 95.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 95.3%
- Retention Rate
- 97.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $86,863
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 85.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $186/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | Doctoral | $162,255 | $178,812 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $155,263 | $71,452 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $144,240 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $117,572 | $56,522 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $107,256 | $61,118 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Master | $101,406 | $38,614 |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $95,739 | $37,900 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $92,077 | $16,547 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $90,146 | $16,875 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $89,869 | $55,606 |
| Systems Engineering. | Bachelor | $82,808 | $19,500 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor | $82,440 | |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | $14,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,576 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,605 | $17,733 |
Outcomes Overview
UVA graduates earn a median of $86,863 ten years after graduation, while carrying just $17,500 in debt. That creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of only 20%, well below the national average of 37% for college graduates. Monthly loan payments of $186 represent just 2.6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong alumni network opens doors in consulting, finance, and government, with many graduates landing positions at top firms in Washington D.C. and New York. The 94.5% employment rate reflects the value employers place on a UVA degree. With low debt loads and high earning potential across diverse career paths, UVA offers a strong return on investment.