Bluefield University
Bluefield, Virginia. 614 undergraduates. Admits 59% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($21,814) equals 41% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($52,571).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 26% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 61% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $45,291 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $52,571 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,814 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
29 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 17 | $79,061 | $99,190 | $20,625 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 20 | $47,233 | $75,117 | $26,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 25 | $50,074 | $56,564 | $23,698 |
| Human Services, General | 32 | $35,992 | $48,185 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 22 | $33,358 | — | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 4 | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 7 | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 2 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 | — | — | — |
| Psychology, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 2 | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 2 | — | — | — |
| Music | 7 | — | — | — |
| History | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 19 | $102,833 | — | — |
| Biology, General | 86 | $33,512 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 4 | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 26 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Bluefield University cost per year?
- The average net price at Bluefield University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $18,402 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Bluefield University graduates earn?
- Former Bluefield University students earn a median of $52,571 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Bluefield University?
- 26% of Bluefield University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Bluefield University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Bluefield University is $21,814. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
