Is West Virginia State University worth it?
West Virginia State University is a public, four-year institution in Institute, West Virginia (midsize suburb). It awarded 325 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, general studies and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$36,965
Median earnings 4 years after
$44,688
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,492
Average net price
$11,139
Completion rate
39%
Completions (2024)
325
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
1,321
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $43,709 | $50,169 | 73 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $42,197 | $43,924 | 55 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,056 | $50,063 | 49 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,319 | $47,026 | 41 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | $30,060 | $41,571 | 34 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $26,351 | $37,866 | 24 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $52,879 | N/A | 21 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,185 | $42,434 | 18 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Science | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | N/A | $40,303 | N/A |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Biotechnology | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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 Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 50 |
| General Studies | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Master's | 11 |
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Sources: federal figures for West Virginia State 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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