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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Public · General
West Virginia University is a public institution in Morgantown, WV. With a 86% admission rate and 1,240 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 17,705 students, offers 60 programs with earnings data, and has a 62% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
86%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,240
Enrollment
17,705
Completion Rate
62%
Cost of Attendance
$23,678
In-State Tuition
$9,648
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,360
Programs
60
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 60 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($24K)
Showing 60 of 60 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $85,897 | $92,289 | $23,678 | 3.6x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $79,662 | $99,815 | $23,678 | 3.4x | |
| 3 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,314 | $99,140 | $23,678 | 3.2x | |
| 4 | Industrial EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,606 | $95,095 | $23,678 | 3.2x | |
| 5 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $74,159 | $95,524 | $23,678 | 3.1x | |
| 6 | Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $72,210 | $96,827 | $23,678 | 3.0x | |
| 7 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,504 | $90,443 | $23,678 | 3.0x | |
| 8 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,298 | $80,411 | $23,678 | 3.0x | |
| 9 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,875 | $89,812 | $23,678 | 3.0x | |
| 10 | Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,913 | $92,874 | $23,678 | 2.9x | |
| 11 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,062 | $81,556 | $23,678 | 2.8x | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,223 | — | $23,678 | 2.8x | |
| 13 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,522 | $65,654 | $23,678 | 2.7x | |
| 14 | Management Information Systems and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,127 | $95,160 | $23,678 | 2.6x | |
| 15 | Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,102 | $69,997 | $23,678 | 2.4x | |
| 16 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,824 | $82,077 | $23,678 | 2.2x | |
| 17 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,634 | $68,412 | $23,678 | 2.1x | |
| 18 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,645 | $80,532 | $23,678 | 2.1x | |
| 19 | Natural Resources Management and PolicyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,232 | — | $23,678 | 2.0x | |
| 20 | Security Science and TechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,255 | $55,315 | $23,678 | 1.9x | |
| 21 | ForestryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $43,228 | $53,335 | $23,678 | 1.8x | |
| 22 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,298 | $67,056 | $23,678 | 1.8x | |
| 23 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,058 | $70,041 | $23,678 | 1.8x | |
| 24 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,214 | — | $23,678 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,847 | $61,505 | $23,678 | 1.7x |
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