Is Roanoke College worth it?
Roanoke College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Salem, Virginia (midsize suburb). It awarded 414 degrees in 2024, most often in business administration and management, psychology and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,855
Median earnings 4 years after
$56,840
Median earnings 10 years after
$58,047
Average net price
$24,503
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
414
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
1,767
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,557 | $69,323 | 94 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,550 | $49,018 | 50 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $27,304 | $65,112 | 40 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $36,220 | $76,198 | 35 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,458 | $55,246 | 33 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $38,983 | $59,580 | 28 |
| History | Bachelor's | $25,940 | $41,210 | 24 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $39,588 | $54,957 | 18 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $19,925 | $43,974 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 78 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Environmental Studies | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 17 |
| History, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 15% | 901 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 13% | 787 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 758 |
| Retail Trade | 9% | 570 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 471 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 7% | 443 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 6% | 387 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 299 |
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Sources: federal figures for Roanoke College. 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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