What do Bluefield State University graduates earn?

Bluefield State University graduates report median earnings of $48,438 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Bluefield State University graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 43% of graduates.

What share of Bluefield State University graduates are found employed?

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Is Bluefield State University worth it?

Bluefield, WV · Public · 4-year

Bluefield State University is a public, four-year institution in Bluefield, West Virginia (small town). It awarded 273 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, general studies and business administration and management.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$48,438

Median earnings 4 years after

$61,729

Median earnings 10 years after

$38,217

Average net price

$13,684

Completion rate

37%

Completions (2024)

273

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,042

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$62,242	$73,592	82
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Bachelor's	$67,148	$82,760	33
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Bachelor's	$25,677	$40,711	28
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$45,128	$54,897	20
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Bachelor's	$45,918	$67,441	18
Criminal Justice and Corrections	Bachelor's	$30,506	$42,085	16
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Surveying Engineering	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	77
General Studies	Bachelor's	24
Elementary Education and Teaching	Bachelor's	16
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	Associate	15
Business Administration and Management, General	Master's	15
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Bachelor's	11
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	11
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor's	11
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	Bachelor's	10
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	Bachelor's	10

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	43%	2,302
Educational Services	12%	624
Manufacturing	7%	393
Retail Trade	7%	356
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	6%	324
Public Administration	4%	230
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	3%	183
Accommodation and Food Services	3%	143

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Sources: federal figures for Bluefield State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.

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