Washington and Lee University Rankings by Salary Score™
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 based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for W&L Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,220 | $68,860 | |
| Biology, General | Not Reported | $24,040 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $23,310 | $58,940 | |
| Economics | $17,500 | $64,990 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | Not Reported | $36,130 | |
| History | Not Reported | $38,290 | |
| Journalism | Not Reported | $50,110 | |
| Political Science and Government | $18,640 | $47,930 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $57,320 |
Salary Score ™ for W&L Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | $97,100 | $66,010 |
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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