You would borrow a median $24,813 — about $282 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $54,869 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.6 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1.6-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Eastern Mennonite University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,089 against $22,500 of debt. Eastern Mennonite University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $15,349 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University Virginia | D | $24,000 | $53,739 | 1.7 yrs |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia | C | $21,500 | $58,128 | 1.2 yrs |
| University of Mary Washington Virginia | C | $20,500 | $60,613 | 1 yrs |
| George Mason University Virginia | A | $19,500 | $76,343 | 0.5 yrs |
| University of Virginia Virginia | A | $17,500 | $86,863 | 0.4 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.