by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Radford University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of the 4,630 colleges and universities analyzed in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Radford University took the #556 spot.In addition, Radford took the #15 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia.
Radford was ranked #556 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Virginia, Radford came in at #15.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, Radford came in at #556. In addition, Radford took the #15 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Virginia.
Radford University was the school of choice for 1,651 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 79.9% of the total graduate students at Radford are women and 20.1% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 22.7% of the graduate student population at Radford.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 1.1% of graduate students hail from another country.For more details on graduate school diversity at the school, check out the chart below. If you click on it, you’ll be taken to a page with more details.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Radford who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,514.
After earning their master’s degree from Radford, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $71,492.
Doctoral degree recipients from Radford earn an average early-career salary of $81,107.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at Radford with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | $122,359 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $99,078 |
| Nursing | $92,678 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $76,541 |
| Communication Sciences | $67,491 |
| Educational Administration | $65,198 |
| Social Work | $55,439 |
| Special Education | $51,867 |
| Student Counseling | $51,423 |
| General Education | $51,349 |
Radford University is a public institution located in Radford, Virginia.The surrounding location of Radford is ideal for students who enjoy the charms of a college town. Get more details about the location of Radford University.
Contact details for Radford are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 801 East Main St., Radford, VA 24142 |
| Phone: | 540-831-5000 |
| Website: | www.radford.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/RadfordUniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/radfordu |
67.6% of the graduate students at Radford University took at least one class online.For that same period, 56.6% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 42 | $122,359 |
| Business Administration & Management | 35 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 14 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 26 | $67,491 |
| Computer Software Applications | 2 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 5 | — |
| Educational Administration | 14 | $65,198 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 6 | — |
| General Education | 29 | $51,349 |
| General English Literature | 7 | $42,947 |
| General Psychology | 19 | — |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 9 | $99,078 |
| Music | 2 | — |
| Nursing | 43 | — |
| Other Health Professions | 6 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 47 | $72,400 |
| Social Work | 26 | $55,439 |
| Special Education | 62 | $51,867 |
| Student Counseling | 22 | $51,423 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 7 | — |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 15 | — |
| Nursing | 3 | — |
| Public Health | 15 | — |
Only the programs in which a graduate certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. | 1 | — |
| Nursing | 8 | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | 3 | — |
| Special Education | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 3 | — |
| Writing Studies | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Radford University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 4 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 24 | — |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 9 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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