You would borrow a median $25,000 — about $284 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $58,433 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.3 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.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Shenandoah University yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $25,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Shenandoah University takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $18,913 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton University Virginia | C | $25,442 | $59,159 | 1.3 yrs |
| Randolph-Macon College Virginia | C | $27,000 | $58,448 | 1.4 yrs |
| Christopher Newport University Virginia | C | $25,000 | $60,509 | 1.2 yrs |
| Roanoke College Virginia | C | $27,000 | $58,047 | 1.5 yrs |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia | C | $21,500 | $58,128 | 1.2 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.