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26 Colleges
$42,739 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$24,612 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 1,771 students received a nursing degree from a college in West Virginia, making it rank #38 in terms of graduations. The average in-state tuition for students attending college in West Virginia is $10,685 a year, while the average out-of-state tuition is $15,528 a year.

About 53% of students who go to college in this state take out loans, with the average yearly loan amount being $6,153 per year.

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#1

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,648 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia University is 26,269, of which 20,495 students are undergraduates and of those, 18,726 are full-time. For undergraduates at WVU, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Approximately 57% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $9,613 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,181 during the early-career years.

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#2

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,942 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
47% Freshmen Loans

There are 8,772 undergraduates at Marshall University, of which 7,002 are full-time, and there are 11,958 students altogether. For undergraduates at Marshall University, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Roughly 47% of students at Marshall University take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,931 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Marshall University is $39,561.

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#3

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,454 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
95% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Fairmont State University is 3,848, of which 3,573 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,861 are full-time. It takes the average Fairmont State undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 95% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,775 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,197 during the early-career years.

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#4

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$8,400 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
38% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at American Public University System is 50,047, of which 40,362 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,522 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

38% of American Military University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $10,219 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,917 during the early-career years.

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#5

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$21,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
53% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,967 students at UC in total, 2,115 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 1,189 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 53% of students at UC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,724 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,698 during the early-career years.

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#6

Bluefield State College

Bluefield, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$10,240 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
60% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Bluefield State College is 1,243, which includes 949 full-time undergraduates. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Bluefield State College is 4.4 years.

60% of Bluefield State College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,659 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,030 during the early-career years.

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#7

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,282 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
21% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at BridgeValley Community & Technical College is 1,662, which includes 1,040 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Roughly 21% of students at BridgeValley Community & Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,284 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $34,209 during the early-career years.

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#8

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Parkersburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$5,248 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,624 students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg in total, 1,213 are full-time undergraduates. Students tend to stick around at West Virginia University at Parkersburg. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Roughly 26% of students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,618 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $31,076 during the early-career years.

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#9

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,642 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
52% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Shepherd University is 3,159, of which 2,716 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,255 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

52% of Shepherd University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,835 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Shepherd University is $43,726.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,944 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is 1,474, which includes 1,040 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

15% of Southern students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,915 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Southern is $26,307.

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#10

West Virginia Northern Community College

Wheeling, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,544 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia Northern Community College is 1,253, which includes 571 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Approximately 9% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,373 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WVNCC is $31,298.

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#12

West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown

Morgantown, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,313 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 622 students at WVJC Morgantown in total, 622 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

Approximately 85% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,744 a year.

Students who graduate from WVJC Morgantown with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $30,544 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

Davis & Elkins College

Elkins, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,270 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
66% Freshmen Loans

There are 691 full-time undergraduates at D&E, and 738 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,561 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $38,495 during the early-career years.

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#14

Wheeling University

Wheeling, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,475 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 857 students at Wheeling University in total, 582 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 476 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

63% of Wheeling University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,076 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,482 during the early-career years.

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#15

West Virginia Junior College - Charleston

Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,544 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
90% Freshmen Loans

There are 218 students at WVJC Charleston in total, 218 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 90% of students at WVJC Charleston take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $5,257 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from WVJC Charleston is $26,253.

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#16

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,494 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
75% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Virginia Wesleyan College is 1,066, of which 979 students are undergraduates and of those, 971 are full-time. It takes the average West Virginia Wesleyan undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 75% of students at West Virginia Wesleyan take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $7,848 a year.

Students who graduate from West Virginia Wesleyan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $42,672 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#17

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,732 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
57% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at West Liberty University is 2,481, of which 2,125 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,767 are full-time. It takes the average West Liberty University undergraduate about 4.4 years to complete their degree.

57% of West Liberty University students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $9,971 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,822 during the early-career years.

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#19

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$10,750 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
92% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Salem University is 1,008, of which 809 students are undergraduates and of those, 709 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Salem is 4.1 years.

92% of Salem students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,194 a year.

Students who graduate from Salem with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $31,612 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#19

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$4,344 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
27% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,912 students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in total, 920 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Roughly 27% of students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,499 a year.

Students who graduate from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $35,210 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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Public Public vs. Private
$5,040 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,193 students at WVU Potomac State College in total, 932 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 44% of students at WVU Potomac State College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,921 a year.

Students who graduate from WVU Potomac State College with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,181 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#21

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,499 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
54% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,502 undergraduates at WVSU, of which 1,498 are full-time, and there are 3,638 students altogether. For undergraduates at WVSU, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 54% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,522 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,849 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$8,064 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
37% Freshmen Loans

There are 1,645 students at West Virginia University Tech in total, 1,085 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Roughly 37% of students at West Virginia University Tech take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,903 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,181 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$4,288 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 128 full-time undergraduates at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College, and 374 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $1,485 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $30,420 during the early-career years.

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#21

West Virginia Junior College - Bridgeport

Bridgeport, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$14,747 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

There are 123 full-time undergraduates at WVJC Bridgeport, and 123 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

86% of WVJC Bridgeport students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,540 a year.

Students who graduate from WVJC Bridgeport with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $26,253 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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