West Virginia State University

📍 Institute, WV  ·  Official Website ↗

🔴 Slow ROI

Break-Even 13.7 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$27,662

10-yr Median Salary $40,492

Grad Rate 39.2%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$9,570

Out-of-State: $14,990

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$40,492

6-yr median: $32,849

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Median Graduate Debt

$23,338

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

39.2%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 13.7 years

$23,338 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$27,662

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 1,321 students.