Concord University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Concord University at a glance

• 1,504

  students enrolled

• 438

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,966

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,100 in state, $20,000 out of state

• $33,094

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,703

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Concord 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 Concord 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 public administration & social work, business & management, education, which lead to programs (1 open), 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.

Job fairs and events with Concord University

Career fairs, employer events and business events this college hosts or joins.

• Small-business counselingNov 18, 2026 · Athens, WV

  8th Annual Business Plan Competition

  College: Concord University

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Common questions

How big is Concord University?

Concord University enrolls about 1,504 students and is a public 4-year institution in Athens, West Virginia. It awards about 438 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Concord University?

39% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Concord University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,094 six years after entry and $42,703 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Concord University offer AI or data science degrees?

Concord 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 Concord 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.