Is West Virginia University Institute of Technology worth it?
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a public, four-year institution in Beckley, West Virginia (small city), reported with West Virginia University. It awarded 156 degrees in 2024, most often in criminal justice administration, biology sciences and psychology.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is part of West Virginia University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole institution, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for West Virginia University Institute of Technology
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
$9,337
Completion rate
33%
Completions (2024)
156
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
981
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 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,504 | $90,461 | 212 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,879 | $51,263 | 145 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $67,062 | $82,117 | 98 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $51,824 | $76,135 | 96 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $25,086 | $57,486 | 93 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's | $72,210 | $94,750 | 82 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $30,286 | $56,969 | 71 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $42,298 | $65,372 | 70 |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's | $44,255 | $62,455 | 64 |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's | $69,875 | $96,503 | 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $27,547 | $51,403 | 53 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $79,662 | $99,542 | 51 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $76,314 | $99,048 | 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 13 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 9 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Civil Engineering, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Construction Management, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 19% | 677 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 498 |
| Manufacturing | 12% | 403 |
| Educational Services | 8% | 283 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 256 |
| Public Administration | 7% | 230 |
| Construction | 5% | 181 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 174 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page