Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia · Public · 7,266 undergraduates
Of 60 programs with reported earnings, 58 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 107 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,648 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,430 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,837 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,227 |
| $110k and up | $15,076 |
| All families (average) | $7,502 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $43,714 | +$9,694 | clears the bar | $23,758 | 2.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $72,830 | +$38,810 | clears the bar | $23,923 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,609 | +$43,589 | clears the bar | $25,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $77,136 | +$43,116 | clears the bar | $26,931 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,309 | +$11,289 | clears the bar | $25,158 | 2.2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $44,836 | +$10,816 | clears the bar | $20,901 | 1.9 yrs |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's Degree | $42,925 | +$8,905 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,659 | +$9,639 | clears the bar | $25,384 | 2.6 yrs |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $51,701 | +$17,681 | clears the bar | $47,662 | 2.7 yrs |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $134,319 | +$100,299 | clears the bar | $150,015 | 1.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,402 | +$5,382 | clears the bar | $26,369 | 4.9 yrs |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First Professional Degree | $124,945 | +$90,925 | clears the bar | $123,600 | 1.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $47,581 | +$13,561 | clears the bar | $22,888 | 1.7 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $72,064 | +$38,044 | clears the bar | $27,519 | 0.7 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $54,095 | +$20,075 | clears the bar | $36,018 | 1.8 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 60 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 51% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.