West Virginia State University
Institute, West Virginia · Public · 1,321 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 10 leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 23 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,457 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,225 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,703 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,798 |
| $110k and up | $17,355 |
| All families (average) | $11,139 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $50,169 | +$16,149 | clears the bar | $24,700 | 1.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $47,026 | +$13,006 | clears the bar | $24,750 | 1.9 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $50,063 | +$16,043 | clears the bar | $22,532 | 1.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $43,924 | +$9,904 | clears the bar | $24,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $46,622 | +$12,602 | clears the bar | $20,750 | 1.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $52,879 | +$18,859 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $42,434 | +$8,414 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $41,571 | +$7,551 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $37,866 | +$3,846 | clears the bar | $28,250 | 7.3 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $40,303 | +$6,283 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $22,764 | -$11,256 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 20% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.