Is Hampton University worth it?
Hampton University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hampton, Virginia (large suburb). It awarded 601 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in biology sciences, psychology and exercise science and kinesiology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,097
Median earnings 4 years after
$61,865
Median earnings 10 years after
$59,159
Average net price
$25,319
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
601
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
3,727
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $28,324 | $61,675 | 114 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,179 | $54,437 | 98 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $91,885 | $134,530 | 96 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $29,154 | $45,749 | 75 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,633 | $48,610 | 54 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,359 | $49,539 | 48 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $55,509 | $64,813 | 44 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,303 | $94,216 | 44 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $32,511 | $47,479 | 40 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $69,200 | $78,366 | 35 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $31,335 | $53,602 | 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $80,981 | $105,659 | 31 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Master's | $32,707 | N/A | 28 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $37,200 | $64,293 | 27 |
| Architecture | Master's | $49,774 | $64,180 | 23 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 33 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | Bachelor's | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 22% | 2,888 |
| Educational Services | 17% | 2,159 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 1,503 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 1,354 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 867 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 740 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 715 |
| Information | 4% | 477 |
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Sources: federal figures for Hampton University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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