Is University of Charleston worth it?
University of Charleston is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Charleston, West Virginia (small city). It awarded 1,119 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in organizational leadership; registered nursing; and business administration, management and operations.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$55,778
Median earnings 4 years after
$68,945
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,774
Average net price
$22,107
Completion rate
46%
Completions (2024)
1,119
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
2,259
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $63,623 | $74,791 | 110 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | Doctoral | $103,436 | $132,437 | 85 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $67,888 | $79,727 | 74 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's | $70,003 | $93,132 | 72 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,468 | $83,847 | 57 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $111,335 | $131,476 | 50 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $50,026 | $75,247 | 43 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $39,938 | $47,004 | 38 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Doctoral | $77,242 | N/A | 34 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,188 | $63,958 | 22 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $52,401 | N/A | 21 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $45,410 | $71,104 | 20 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's | $57,338 | $64,571 | 18 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | Bachelor's | 412 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 147 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 113 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 37 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | Bachelor's | 33 |
| Business Analytics | Master's | 26 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | Master's | 21 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Charleston. 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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