Washington and Lee University Rankings Based on Salary
- Washington and Lee University ranks better than 96% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Washington and Lee University ranks better than 72% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Washington and Lee University's Top Rankings
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- #12
Salary and Debt by Major at Washington and Lee University
We calculated a salary score for each of Washington and Lee University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Washington and Lee University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for W&L Bachelor's Degrees
W&L ranks higher than 96% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,219 | $68,858 |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $24,035 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,312 | $58,943 |
| Economics | $17,500 | $64,990 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $36,134 |
| History | Not Reported | $38,289 |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $50,105 |
| Political Science and Government | $18,644 | $47,930 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $57,318 |
Salary Scores for W&L Doctoral Degrees
W&L ranks higher than 46% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $97,097 | $66,007 |
Washington and Lee University Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
W&L is an excellent liberal arts school located in a beautiful small town in rural Virginia. The professors are brilliant and accessible. Class sizes are small and personal. The campus culture is warm and full of generations of tradition.
Washington and Lee University, the 9th oldest school in the nation, is a historic, rigorous, and fulfilling college in the South. General Robert E. Lee served as president of W&L after the Civil War and instilled a sense of honor at W&L. We operate with a simple principle that members of the community will never lie, cheat, or steal, and an independent student body fully administers this honor system with no administrator involvement. This unique culture provides a one of a kind college experience where students... Read More