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Radford University

Radford, VA radford.edu 5,609 students

Radford University's campus is situated in the New River Valley of southwestern Virginia. Students enjoy a close-knit community with a focus on experiential learning across disciplines. Radford is known for its programs in health sciences, and its location provides access to outdoor recreational activities.

Programs
28
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$39,922
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$12,286
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $25,185/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Radford University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 35% of students receive Pell Grants; 55% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $11,289 $45,156
$30K – $48K $11,883 $47,532
$48K – $75K $14,533 $58,132
$75K – $110K $20,204 $80,816
$110K+ $22,537 $90,148
Sticker price (no aid) $12,286 $49,144
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Radford University

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

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →
84
$66,857/yr Very High 18.5x
Nursing Compare across schools →
80
$69,662/yr High 13.4x
Finance Compare across schools →
78
$48,446/yr Very High 16.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
76
$51,643/yr Very High 14.4x
Information Science Compare across schools →
72
$46,446/yr Very High 16.2x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
69
$55,861/yr High 11.0x
Economics Compare across schools →
64
$45,189/yr Very High 11.9x
Allied Health Professions Compare across schools →
63
$58,997/yr Moderate 11.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
62
$45,380/yr High 10.3x
Marketing Compare across schools →
56
$37,396/yr Very High 12.4x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →
55
$63,606/yr Moderate 11.9x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
54
$35,935/yr Moderate 10.1x
Political Science Compare across schools →
50
$27,136/yr Very High 15.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools →
45
$39,090/yr High 7.0x
Social Work Compare across schools →
43
$38,272/yr Moderate 9.0x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
43
$38,038/yr High 9.9x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
43
$31,071/yr High 9.2x
Biology Compare across schools →
41
$32,457/yr High 10.4x
Music Compare across schools →
37
$39,593/yr High 7.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$32,751/yr High 8.6x
History Compare across schools →
36
$28,239/yr High 8.6x
Design Compare across schools →
35
$34,096/yr High 8.6x
Parks & Recreation Compare across schools →
27
$30,145/yr Very High 8.8x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
27
$23,308/yr Moderate 7.0x
Journalism Compare across schools →
26
$25,675/yr Very High 8.9x
English Compare across schools →
25
$25,407/yr Very High 7.8x
Dance Compare across schools →
22
$26,476/yr Low 4.4x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
20
$20,666/yr Moderate 5.2x