Bluefield University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Bluefield University at a glance
614
students enrolled
340
degrees and certificates a year
18%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$25,573
average net price a year
Tuition $27,876
$41,923
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$48,896
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Biological sciences | 32% | 108 |
| Business & management | 17% | 59 |
| Health professions | 9% | 32 |
| Education | 9% | 31 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 8% | 27 |
AI and data programs
Bluefield University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Bluefield University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Tazewell County, where the college is.
4
open professional jobs
0
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
5.0%
unemployment in Tazewell County
2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier
$45,788
median household income
Tazewell County
31%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in biological sciences, business & management, health professions, which lead to finance (1 open), sales (2 open).
Hiring most: LifePoint Health (2), Charter Communications (1), CRH Public (1).
What they hire for: Sales (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Southwest Virginia Workforce Development Board.
- Virginia Career Works Richlands CenterRichlands · 276-963-2660 · Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Bluefield University?
- Bluefield University enrolls about 614 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bluefield, Virginia. It awards about 340 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bluefield University?
- 18% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bluefield University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $41,923 six years after entry and $48,896 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bluefield University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Bluefield University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Bluefield University?
- 4 open professional jobs are listed in Tazewell County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. LifePoint Health has the most openings.
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