University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · Visit Website

The University of Virginia's central campus spans over 1,100 acres in Charlottesville. The Academical Village, designed by Thomas Jefferson, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms the historic heart of the university. UVA fosters a strong sense of tradition and academic rigor, particularly in its renowned Law, Business, and Medical schools. The university's location offers a blend of a classic college town environment with access to the natural beauty of the surrounding Virginia landscape.

Programs Analyzed
35
Avg Grad Earnings
$54,560/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
54/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$20,986/yr
Out-of-state: $58,014/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 14% of students receive Pell Grants and 20% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $10,123 $40,492 13.5x
$30K – $48K $8,842 $35,368 15.4x
$48K – $75K $14,658 $58,632 9.3x
$75K – $110K $24,023 $96,092 5.7x
$110K+ $34,777 $139,108 3.9x
Sticker price (no aid) $20,986 $83,944 6.5x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at University of Virginia-Main Campus

35 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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89 $98,067/yr Very High 18.2x
Computer Engineering
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84 $118,232/yr Very High 15.6x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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78 $75,220/yr High 8.8x
Economics
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76 $74,958/yr Very High 10.4x
Systems Engineering
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74 $91,178/yr Very High 14.6x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
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72 $93,565/yr Very High 10.1x
Chemical Engineering
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72 $85,772/yr High 12.8x
Electrical
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72 $82,135/yr Very High 12.6x
Mathematics
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72 $60,784/yr Very High 14.9x
Civil Engineering
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69 $74,772/yr High 10.4x
Aerospace
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68 $77,922/yr High 10.1x
Mechanical Engineering
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67 $74,366/yr Very High 9.9x
Statistics
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67 $73,991/yr Very High 11.9x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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63 $66,823/yr High 10.3x
Political Science and Government
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61 $45,875/yr Very High 9.1x
International Relations
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58 $46,870/yr High 9.4x
Architecture
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54 $51,740/yr High 7.7x
Communication and Media Studies
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53 $47,368/yr High 8.5x
Sociology
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52 $45,786/yr High 7.1x
History
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47 $34,028/yr High 7.1x
Psychology, General
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46 $36,121/yr High 7.1x
English Language and Literature, General
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44 $40,092/yr Very High 6.8x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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43 $27,810/yr Moderate 8.3x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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42 $38,269/yr Very High 6.7x
Chemistry
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42 $30,599/yr High 7.2x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
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41 $41,790/yr High 6.0x
Human Development & Family Studies
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40 $34,533/yr High 3.1x
Anthropology
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36 $30,609/yr High 5.6x
Cognitive Science
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36 $27,628/yr Moderate 7.2x
International/Global Studies
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34 $42,197/yr Moderate 4.0x
Biology, General
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34 $23,395/yr High 7.1x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
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31 $34,197/yr Very High 5.9x
Area Studies
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30 $34,280/yr Very High 5.9x
Fine and Studio Arts
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26 $23,372/yr Moderate 4.5x
Religion/Religious Studies
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25 $25,260/yr Very High 6.4x
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