West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia. 1,511 undergraduates. Admits 97% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($22,717) equals 46% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($49,503).
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.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 69% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $43,058 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $49,503 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,717 | $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
40 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 36 | $106,597 | $120,298 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $61,139 | $62,108 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 | $48,648 | $55,383 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 19 | — | — | — |
| Biology, General | 12 | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 2 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Criminology | 3 | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 10 | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 3 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 32 | $54,342 | $62,909 | — |
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
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Quick answers
- How much does West Liberty University cost per year?
- The average net price at West Liberty University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $8,988 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do West Liberty University graduates earn?
- Former West Liberty University students earn a median of $49,503 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at West Liberty University?
- 52% of West Liberty University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do West Liberty University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from West Liberty University is $22,717. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
