West Virginia State University
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 Virginia State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 58% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 22nd 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 Virginia State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,709 | $50,169 | -26% | #1083 of 1176 | #869 | $24,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,056 | $50,063 | -10% | #487 of 660 | #183 | $22,532 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,319 | $47,026 | -11% | #353 of 476 | #174 | $24,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $46,622 | -15% | #506 of 610 | #282 | $20,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,197 | $43,924 | -7% | #533 of 680 | #229 | $24,000 |
| Psychology | $28,185 | $42,434 | -16% | #891 of 1027 | #534 | $25,000 |
| Social Work | $30,060 | $41,571 | -20% | #406 of 420 | #350 | $31,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $40,303 | -17% | #498 of 576 | #331 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26,351 | $37,866 | -33% | #643 of 660 | #584 | $28,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $22,764 | -45% | #423 of 423 | #418 | — |
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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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,924 | $14,544 |
| Room | $7,762 | |
| Board | $5,760 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,617 | $31,191 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,962 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,652 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,283 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $13,633 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from West Virginia State University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
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- Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology