Is Concord University worth it?
Concord University is a public, four-year institution in Athens, West Virginia (rural area). It awarded 429 degrees in 2024, most often in social work, general studies and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,408
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,035
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,703
Average net price
$9,966
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
429
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,504
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $46,789 | $57,680 | 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,499 | $39,566 | 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,081 | $44,168 | 49 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $33,348 | $45,815 | 48 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $35,930 | $46,324 | 29 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,390 | $52,670 | 22 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $20,993 | $41,259 | 18 |
| Education, General | Master's | $47,257 | $52,231 | 16 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master'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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | 86 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 20 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | Master's | 19 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 17 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 34% | 1,599 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 975 |
| Retail Trade | 8% | 394 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 6% | 281 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 256 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 217 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 194 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3% | 155 |
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Sources: federal figures for Concord 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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