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Highest Paying Colleges in Virginia (2026)

Highest Paying Colleges in Virginia (2026)

Market Snapshot

Avg Earnings

$62,916

⬆ $648 vs National

National avg: $62,268

Avg Selectivity

71.4%

Acceptance Rate

School Types

36.6% Public

63.4% Private

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Top Performers

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The Heavyweight

Washington And Lee University

Highest Return Score (98th percentile)

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Hidden Gem

George Mason University

91th percentile return with 87% acceptance

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The Heavyweight

Washington And Lee University

Highest Return Score (98th percentile)

💎

Hidden Gem

George Mason University

91th percentile return with 87% acceptance

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Rank	School	Location	Earnings	Net Price	Acceptance Rate	Grad Rate
#41	Southern Virginia UniversityPrivate	Buena Vista, VA	$44,267 Median Earnings (4yr)	$18,957	96.4%	33.5%

#41Southern Virginia UniversityPrivate

$44,267

Median Earnings (4yr)

$18,957

Net Price

96.4%

Acceptance Rate

33.5%

Graduation Rate

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