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West Virginia University

WV · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
80/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Mechanical Engineering$20K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Civil Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Marketing$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Business/Commerce$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Criminology$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$24K$52K$72KCBUY
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Journalism$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Animal Sciences$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Security Science and Technology$24K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$24K$42K$58KCCAUTION
Design and Applied Arts$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at West Virginia University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $129K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

West Virginia University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at West Virginia University. For example, Mechanical Engineering graduates have median debt of $20K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Mechanical Engineering with median year-5 earnings of $129K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).