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West Liberty University is a public, four-year institution in West Liberty, West Virginia (rural area). It awarded 540 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, dental hygiene and biology sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$38,588
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,985
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,296
Average net price
$15,366
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
540
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
1,511
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $53,420 | $61,801 | 64 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,005 | $44,539 | 63 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $34,713 | $50,824 | 62 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate | $51,493 | $60,812 | 60 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $48,588 | $64,175 | 41 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,848 | $82,117 | 37 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,379 | $50,061 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $47,927 | $50,811 | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $95,302 | $119,094 | 28 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,559 | $56,691 | 23 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $24,139 | $53,707 | 23 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 56 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Physician Associate/Assistant | Master's | 36 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Associate | 32 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 24 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Liberty 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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