Washington and Lee University — Lexington, VA

Business Administration, Management and Operations

at Washington and Lee University · Lexington, VA

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $56,231/yr starting out — that's 87% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.9 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $23,911/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $102,750 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$82,990/yr

Starting Salary

$56,231

Finish Rate

94.9%

$82,990/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $23,911/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $59,079/yr)

4 Years Total

$331,960

Typical Debt

$19,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,106

What You'd Really Pay

$102,750

That's about $222/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$562,310

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$102,750

Pays for Itself In

3.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+87%

Ahead After 10 Years

$459,560

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed22.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost11.7/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate14.2/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.