Best colleges West Virginia

2023 best colleges in West Virginia

As the FBI’s primary academic partner in the field of biometric research, West Virginia University demonstrates a strong research history and offers easy access to the quaint city of Morgantown. Providing even more research opportunities, Wheeling University’s Institute for the Study of Capitalism and Morality focuses on the interconnectivity of moral principles and free-market capitalism. Bluefield State College, an HBCU, participates as a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, which provides financial support and professional mentorship to students.

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#1 in West Virginia | #231 in English nationally

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

Economic score: 7.99

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $13,355

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 8 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $31,547

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $28

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 90%
Graduation rate: 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in West Virginia | #295 in English nationally

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Economic score: 10.47

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $8,351

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 10.2 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $26,901

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $719

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 98%
Graduation rate: 53%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in english language & lit in West Virginia?

Years

11.2 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in english language & lit in West Virginia is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 11.2 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in english language & lit earn in West Virginia?

Salary

$27,944

The median bachelor's degree in english language & lit graduate earns $27,944 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in english language & lit cost in West Virginia?

Net cost

$11,994

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in english language & lit is $11,994. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.