Is West Virginia University worth it?
West Virginia University is a public, four-year institution in Morgantown, West Virginia (small city). It awarded 6,327 degrees in 2024, most often in business, registered nursing and psychology.
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Federal data
Federal context for West Virginia University
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$43,805
Median earnings 4 years after
$64,952
Median earnings 10 years after
$55,939
Average net price
$15,634
Completion rate
65%
Completions (2024)
6,327
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
17,385
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $34,883 | $56,132 | 283 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $71,298 | $83,750 | 280 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $34,075 | $58,454 | 221 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,504 | $90,461 | 212 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's | $56,835 | $78,276 | 200 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $30,002 | $53,836 | 200 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $34,063 | $54,596 | 182 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $82,910 | $119,013 | 163 |
| Medicine | First professional | $61,440 | $120,123 | 162 |
| Law | First professional | $58,881 | $78,497 | 156 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $52,757 | $59,278 | 145 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,879 | $51,263 | 145 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,634 | $73,646 | 134 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $42,058 | $69,357 | 129 |
| Education, General | Master's | $46,329 | $48,315 | 127 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 179 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 168 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 162 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | Master's | 154 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 154 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 153 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 150 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 149 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | 148 |
| Criminology | Bachelor's | 147 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 16,256 |
| Educational Services | 19% | 15,601 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 11,368 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 5,659 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 4,583 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 3,947 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 3,657 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 3,641 |
Campuses
Campuses included
Every other IPEDS unit ID Prentus rolled into West Virginia University. Each campus keeps its own federal data and page.
Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover West Virginia University and 1 related campus reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for West Virginia 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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