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UVa-Wise Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at University of Virginia's College at Wise

This page shows median first-year earnings for UVa-Wise graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $30,600 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $42,100. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, with median first-year earnings of $53,400 , followed by Education at $34,200 , and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $30,500 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for University of Virginia's College at Wise graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $53,400
Education (Bachelor’s Degree) $34,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $30,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $27,600

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233897.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026