West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, West Virginia · Public · 981 undergraduates
All 19 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical West Virginia high-school graduate (about $34,020/yr). Another 10 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,998 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,752 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,137 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,861 |
| $110k and up | $14,797 |
| All families (average) | $9,337 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,486 | +$23,466 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $56,132 | +$22,112 | clears the bar | $20,180 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,263 | +$17,243 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's Degree | $65,372 | +$31,352 | clears the bar | $25,262 | 0.8 yrs |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $82,117 | +$48,097 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,135 | +$42,115 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $90,461 | +$56,441 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Security Science and Technology | Bachelor's Degree | $62,455 | +$28,435 | clears the bar | $24,121 | 0.8 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $79,805 | +$45,785 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,542 | +$65,522 | clears the bar | $22,221 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $99,048 | +$65,028 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $56,969 | +$22,949 | clears the bar | $21,431 | 0.9 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $39,229 | +$5,209 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 5 yrs |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $96,503 | +$62,483 | clears the bar | $22,354 | 0.4 yrs |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $94,750 | +$60,730 | clears the bar | $27,242 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 19 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 33% 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.