Washington and Lee University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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1,881
students enrolled
560
degrees and certificates a year
94%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,781
average net price a year
Tuition $63,315
$76,516
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$94,810
median earnings, 10 years after entry
86% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 23% | 131 |
| Legal studies | 19% | 107 |
| Social sciences | 19% | 105 |
| Biological sciences | 9% | 52 |
| Psychology | 4% | 24 |
AI and data programs
Washington and Lee University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Washington and Lee University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lexington city, where the college is.
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35
open professional jobs
9
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
6.3%
unemployment in Lexington city
2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier
$89,598
median household income
Lexington city
55%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 4.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, legal studies, social sciences, which lead to finance (7 open), sales (4 open), operations (1 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: Commonwealth of Virginia (10), Washington and Lee University (3), Sysco (2), Avion Hospitality (1), CommonSpirit Health (1), Fooji (1), Gray (1), Hansen Talent Group (1).
What they hire for: Finance (7), Human Resources (6), Engineering (4), Sales (4), Marketing (3), Academic (2). Finance jobs
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Marymount UniversityArlington · 1,810 students
- Roanoke CollegeSalem · 1,767 students
- Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia BeachVirginia Beach · 1,709 students
- Shenandoah UniversityWinchester · 2,116 students
- Randolph-Macon CollegeAshland · 1,639 students
- University of LynchburgLynchburg · 1,577 students
Common questions
- How big is Washington and Lee University?
- Washington and Lee University enrolls about 1,881 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lexington, Virginia. It awards about 560 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Washington and Lee University?
- 94% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Washington and Lee University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $76,516 six years after entry and $94,810 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Washington and Lee University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Washington and Lee University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Washington and Lee University?
- 35 open professional jobs are listed in Lexington city, 9 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Commonwealth of Virginia has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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