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

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Earnings

$39,922

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

49/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

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 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	80	$69,662/yr	High	13.4x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	78	$48,446/yr	Very High	16.5x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	76	$51,643/yr	Very High	14.4x
Information Science Information Science/Studies 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 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools →	63	$58,997/yr	Moderate	11.0x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools →	55	$63,606/yr	Moderate	11.9x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	54	$35,935/yr	Moderate	10.1x
Political Science Political Science and Government 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 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	43	$31,071/yr	High	9.2x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	41	$32,457/yr	High	10.4x
Music Compare across schools →	37	$39,593/yr	High	7.5x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	37	$32,751/yr	High	8.6x
History Compare across schools →	36	$28,239/yr	High	8.6x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	35	$34,096/yr	High	8.6x
Parks & Recreation Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies Compare across schools →	27	$30,145/yr	Very High	8.8x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	27	$23,308/yr	Moderate	7.0x
Journalism Compare across schools →	26	$25,675/yr	Very High	8.9x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	25	$25,407/yr	Very High	7.8x
Dance Compare across schools →	22	$26,476/yr	Low	4.4x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	20	$20,666/yr	Moderate	5.2x