Bluefield State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
Bluefield State University at a glance
1,042
students enrolled
234
degrees and certificates a year
37%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$13,684
average net price a year
Tuition $9,240 in state, $16,560 out of state
$35,030
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$38,217
median earnings, 10 years after entry
81% working
Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 48% | 112 |
| Engineering technologies | 20% | 46 |
| Liberal arts & general studies | 8% | 19 |
| Business & management | 8% | 18 |
| Education | 5% | 11 |
AI and data programs
Bluefield State 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 State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mercer County, where the college is.
2
open professional jobs
1
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
4.3%
unemployment in Mercer County
2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier
$47,799
median household income
Mercer County
35%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.7% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, engineering technologies, business & management, which lead to finance (1 open).
Hiring most: LB&B (1), WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital (1).
What they hire for: Finance (1), Programs (1). Finance jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Region 1 Workforce Development Board.
- WorkForce WV - MercerPrinceton · Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Bluefield State University?
- Bluefield State University enrolls about 1,042 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bluefield, West Virginia. It awards about 234 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Bluefield State University?
- 37% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Bluefield State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,030 six years after entry and $38,217 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Bluefield State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Bluefield State 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 State University?
- 2 open professional jobs are listed in Mercer County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. LB&B has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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