Marshall University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Marshall University at a glance

• 7,266

  students enrolled

• 2,631

  degrees and certificates a year

• 51%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $7,502

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,372 in state, $18,724 out of state

• $39,561

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,354

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Marshall University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cabell County, where the college is.

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• 36

  open professional jobs

• 7

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.8%

  unemployment in Cabell County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $52,828

  median household income

  Cabell County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, education, business & management, which lead to clinical (2 open), programs (1 open), finance (4 open), sales (2 open), operations (8 open).

Hiring most: Encompass Health (3), Legends / ASM Global (3), Bot Verification (1), C. J. Hughes Construction Company (1), Cintas (1), CSX (1), Dinsmore & Shohl (1), Family Service League (1).

What they hire for: Operations (8), Engineering (4), Finance (4), Legal (3), Clinical (2), Sales (2). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: South Western West Virginia Region Workforce Investment Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Marshall University?

Marshall University enrolls about 7,266 students and is a public 4-year institution in Huntington, West Virginia. It awards about 2,631 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Marshall University?

51% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Marshall University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $39,561 six years after entry and $46,354 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Marshall University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Marshall University awarded degrees or certificates in data science (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Marshall University?

36 open professional jobs are listed in Cabell County, 7 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. Encompass Health has the most openings.