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 | #79 in Social Work nationally

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

Economic score: 4.44

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: 4.9 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: $36,559

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

EarningsPlus: + $3,229

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 | #91 in Social Work nationally

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Economic score: 4.79

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: $10,983

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

Payback: 4.9 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: $33,565

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

EarningsPlus: + $914

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: 96%
Graduation rate: 55%

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.

#3 in West Virginia | #237 in Social Work nationally

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia

Economic score: 11.57

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: 9.8 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: $27,048

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

EarningsPlus: - $4,767

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.

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia

Economic score: 6.21

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: $16,118

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

Payback: 6.7 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: $34,416

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

EarningsPlus: + $2,582

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: 97%
Graduation rate: 38%

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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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in social work in West Virginia?

Years

7.4 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in social work in West Virginia is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 7.4 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in social work earn in West Virginia?

Salary

$30,442

The median bachelor's degree in social work graduate earns $30,442 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in social work cost in West Virginia?

Net cost

$11,494

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in social work is $11,494. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.