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6,038
students enrolled
2,160
degrees and certificates a year
49%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$14,578
average net price a year
Tuition $8,401 in state, $20,853 out of state
$44,830
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$53,739
median earnings, 10 years after entry
90% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 28% | 604 |
| Education | 14% | 309 |
| Business & management | 11% | 246 |
| Security & protective services | 6% | 132 |
| Psychology | 6% | 130 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data analytics and business analytics | 1 |
The job market around Radford University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Radford city, where the college is.
33
open professional jobs
3
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.4%
unemployment in Radford city
2026-09 · down 0.2 points from a year earlier
$52,791
median household income
Radford city
39%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (2 open), programs (4 open), finance (2 open), sales (1 open), operations (4 open).
Hiring most: Teksynap (8), BAE Systems (7), SEV1TECH (6), Regal Rexnord (5), Trace Systems (2), Carilion Clinic (1), Carilion Medical Center (1), Commonwealth Senior Living (1).
What they hire for: Engineering (15), Operations (4), Programs (4), Clinical (2), Finance (2), Sales (1). Engineering jobs
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- Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News · 4,365 students
- University of Mary WashingtonFredericksburg · 3,566 students
- Longwood UniversityFarmville · 3,015 students
Common questions
- How big is Radford University?
- Radford University enrolls about 6,038 students and is a public 4-year institution in Radford, Virginia. It awards about 2,160 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Radford University?
- 49% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Radford University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $44,830 six years after entry and $53,739 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Radford University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Radford University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Radford University?
- 33 open professional jobs are listed in Radford city, 3 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Teksynap has the most openings.
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