Education at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Master's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in education earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How West Virginia University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 208 | Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO | $49,269 | $52,827 | #200 | — |
| 209 | Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR | $49,039 | $57,788 | #157 | — |
| 210 | Milligan University Milligan, TN | $48,794 | $53,302 | #195 | — |
| 211 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $48,315 | $57,159 | #163 | $46,329 |
| 212 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO | $45,220 | $48,485 | #211 | $38,945 |
| 213 | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies Fayette, MO | $45,220 | $48,485 | #212 | $38,945 |
| 214 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $44,419 | $50,296 | #204 | $42,193 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,329 one year after graduating and $48,315 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, West Virginia University ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.