Is Marshall University worth it?
Marshall University is a public, four-year institution in Huntington, West Virginia (small city). It awarded 2,513 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business and general studies.
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Federal context for Marshall University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,873
Median earnings 4 years after
$54,141
Median earnings 10 years after
$46,354
Average net price
$7,502
Completion rate
51%
Completions (2024)
2,513
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,266
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,282 | $43,714 | 222 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,057 | $43,659 | 149 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $69,176 | $77,609 | 147 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | First professional | $98,967 | $124,945 | 128 |
| Medicine | First professional | $61,056 | $134,319 | 113 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $65,826 | $72,830 | 111 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $35,036 | $54,659 | 103 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,864 | $45,309 | 91 |
| Social Work | Master's | $47,490 | $61,852 | 88 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | $60,649 | $77,136 | 87 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $28,815 | $42,925 | 85 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $52,940 | $72,064 | 69 |
| Education, General | Master's | $49,939 | $54,095 | 66 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,747 | $49,559 | 66 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $37,191 | $58,293 | 65 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 172 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 148 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 126 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 120 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 82 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 74 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral professional practice | 67 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 59 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 32% | 10,995 |
| Educational Services | 24% | 8,315 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 2,556 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 2,407 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,829 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 1,448 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 1,214 |
| Finance and Insurance | 3% | 1,109 |
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Sources: federal figures for Marshall University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for West Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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