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
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at West Liberty University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 54% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 34th 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 West Liberty 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $71,848 | $82,117 | -8% | #643 of 966 | #203 | $27,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $53,420 | $61,801 | -9% | #66 of 76 | #25 | $25,481 |
| Biology | $29,559 | $56,691 | -1% | #462 of 841 | #134 | $21,076 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $24,139 | $53,707 | -2% | #294 of 610 | #98 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $34,713 | $50,824 | -26% | #1072 of 1176 | #841 | $25,905 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,379 | $50,061 | -6% | #301 of 476 | #97 | $27,042 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $47,212 | -20% | #209 of 215 | #168 | — |
| Social Work | — | $46,799 | -10% | #346 of 420 | #137 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $45,353 | -18% | #605 of 660 | #410 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,005 | $44,539 | -6% | #506 of 680 | #198 | $24,876 |
| Social Sciences | — | $43,532 | -18% | #75 of 87 | #47 | — |
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 West Liberty 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 | $8,716 | $17,100 |
| Room | $5,672 | |
| Board | $5,022 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $24,550 | $32,934 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,368 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,580 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,744 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,852 |
| $110,001+ | $19,090 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from West Liberty University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology