Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
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Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Marshall University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 48th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WV wage index 0.71). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Marshall University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | $79,371 | -7% | #57 of 99 | #32 | $26,948 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,176 | $77,609 | -13% | #823 of 966 | #351 | $25,750 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $60,610 | $75,952 | +-0% | #42 of 93 | #13 | — |
| Engineering | $60,254 | $72,922 | -18% | #56 of 57 | #40 | $26,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $43,355 | $70,425 | -8% | #473 of 796 | #222 | $19,543 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | — | $70,073 | -10% | #62 of 84 | #38 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $52,047 | $69,565 | -25% | #385 of 459 | #287 | $28,375 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | $67,923 | — | — | — | — | $24,875 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $59,017 | $67,667 | -4% | #134 of 253 | #80 | $20,081 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $67,548 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $36,046 | $63,906 | -23% | #410 of 452 | #272 | $24,250 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $61,020 | — | — | — | — | $24,602 |
| Marketing | $37,191 | $58,293 | -16% | #410 of 516 | #231 | $24,625 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $55,840 | +0% | #36 of 70 | #2 | $23,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $55,037 | -7% | #161 of 215 | #48 | $25,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $35,036 | $54,659 | -20% | #975 of 1176 | #654 | $24,250 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $50,832 | -20% | #505 of 565 | #300 | $23,498 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $32,747 | $49,559 | -11% | #505 of 660 | #202 | $24,899 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | — | $48,972 | +0% | — | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | $29,539 | $48,250 | -45% | #6 of 6 | #5 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,682 | $47,581 | -13% | #484 of 610 | #243 | $22,888 |
| Psychology | $30,864 | $45,309 | -11% | #788 of 1027 | #292 | $25,158 |
| Biology | $19,955 | $44,836 | -22% | #794 of 841 | #614 | $20,901 |
| Journalism | $23,169 | $44,277 | -21% | #174 of 187 | #120 | $25,136 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $43,995 | -20% | #254 of 265 | #164 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $32,282 | $43,714 | -18% | #403 of 476 | #275 | $23,758 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,057 | $43,659 | -8% | #551 of 680 | #250 | $25,384 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $28,815 | $42,925 | -31% | #47 of 48 | #42 | $24,000 |
| Social Work | $33,344 | $41,684 | -20% | #405 of 420 | #347 | $25,041 |
| History | — | $41,214 | -19% | #429 of 459 | #287 | $20,100 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,195 | $39,402 | -19% | #510 of 576 | #364 | $26,369 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $35,126 | -16% | #59 of 68 | #36 | $27,111 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,475 | $32,723 | -21% | #387 of 423 | #292 | $23,883 |
| Chemistry | $32,143 | — | — | — | — | $11,953 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Marshall University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Room | $5,978 | |
| Board | $5,582 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,294 | $36,646 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $4,820 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $5,572 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $7,970 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $12,243 |
| $110,001+ | $15,496 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology