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Bluefield State University
Bluefield, West Virginia. 1,042 undergraduates. Admits 97% of applicants.
34%Graduation rate21 pts below the national median for similar colleges (54%)
$11,130Average net price per year44% below the national median for similar colleges ($19,899)
$45,981Median earnings 10 years after starting22% below the national median for similar colleges ($58,912)
$21,000Median debt at graduationAbout the same as the national median for similar colleges
Our read
Graduates' median debt ($21,000) equals 46% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($45,981).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Compare net price across collegesPublished tuition and fees: $10,648 in-state, $18,376 out-of-state.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 55% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $43,786 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $45,981 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
26 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | $75,984 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 10 | $50,559 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | $46,927 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 16 | $41,449 | $45,862 | $31,000 |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | — | $42,203 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | $38,244 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 27 | — | $36,997 | $28,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 11 | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 5 | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 77 | $73,689 | $74,036 | $19,125 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 15 | $45,795 | $54,338 | — |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
97%Admission rate
989Average SAT of admitted students
17–22ACT middle 50%
13:1Students per faculty member
46%Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
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Quick answers
- How much does Bluefield State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Bluefield State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $11,130 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Bluefield State University graduates earn?
- Former Bluefield State University students earn a median of $45,981 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Bluefield State University?
- 34% of Bluefield State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Bluefield State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Bluefield State University is $21,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
