Compare 7 Audiology/Audiologist. programs in Virginia. Average earnings: $52,434.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Audiology/Audiologist. tells a different story. Across 7 programs, earnings range from $41,768 to $59,837—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Hampton University's Audiology/Audiologist. program leads with graduates earning $59,837, compared to the $52,434 average across Virginia programs. James Madison University follows at $57,729, demonstrating that public institutions compete effectively with private programs when evaluated on actual outcomes rather than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Virginia graduates face just a 7.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Hampton University leads in earnings but carries a 9.4% student burden, still rated 'Good'—proof that the strongest programs can remain financially manageable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hampton UniversityPrivate | $59,837 | 7 | $25,442 | Good | $74,299 | High |
| #2 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $57,729 | 81 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Challenging |
| #3 | Radford UniversityPublic | $54,622 | 19 | $24,000 | Good | $22,158 | Challenging |
| #4 | $54,499 | 33 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Longwood UniversityPublic | $53,853 | 17 | $25,000 | Good | $36,395 | High |
| #6 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $44,730 | 46 | $24,000 | Manageable | $18,866 | High |
| #7 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $41,768 | 39 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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