Which institution in Virginia offers the highest coach salary in 2024?

David Vaden C.P.A., M.B.A., B.S, President & Chief Executive Officer
David Vaden C.P.A., M.B.A., B.S, President & Chief Executive Officer
0Comments

Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach ranked 39th for coaching salaries among Virginia’s post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The college provided an average coaching salary of $21,146, with the top salary reaching $24,397.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offered the highest average coaching salary in Virginia in 2024, amounting to $679,407.

Coaches at Virginia post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $116,824 in 2024, marking a 7% rise from $109,197 the previous year.

A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’

Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.

Top 10 Highest-Paying Institutions for Coaches in Virginia in 2024

Institution Annual Salary
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University $679,407
The University of Virginia-Main Campus $619,245
Liberty University $491,084
Virginia Commonwealth University $280,438
The University of Richmond $246,246
James Madison University $209,823
Old Dominion University $208,409
William & Mary $171,885
George Mason University $156,148
Norfolk State University $117,658

Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.



Related

Jakson Walter and Sydney Seals

Who are the former South Tidewater high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, March 9?

The week of Monday, March 9 will see these former South Tidewater area high school standouts in action.

KC Shaw, Men's Basketball at Old Dominion University

Old Dominion prepares for key late-season matchup against Marshall

Old Dominion University’s men’s basketball team is preparing for its second game of the season against Marshall University on Tuesday, February 24.

Jordan Battle, Men's Basketball at Old Dominion University

Old Dominion falls short against Marshall despite strong performances from Shaw and Battle

Old Dominion University’s men’s basketball team was unable to overcome a double-digit deficit in their game against Marshall, falling 97-88 on Tuesday night at the Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia.

Trending

The Weekly Newsletter

Sign-up for the Weekly Newsletter from South Tidewater News.