University of Charleston: programs, outcomes and local jobs

University of Charleston at a glance

• 2,259

  students enrolled

• 1,000

  degrees and certificates a year

• 46%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,107

  average net price a year

  Tuition $21,110

• $42,698

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,774

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and 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 University of Charleston

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

• 84

  open professional jobs

• 15

  entry level

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  3 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in Kanawha County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $58,887

  median household income

  Kanawha County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, security & protective services, which lead to finance (5 open), sales (8 open), operations (14 open), marketing (5 open), human resources (3 open), strategy (3 open).

Hiring most: Nexstar Media Group (4), Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys (3), Powerx (3), Sinclair (3), Army National Guard Units (2), Aspen Careers (2), Charleston Area Medical Center (2), CyberCoders (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (14), Operations (14), Sales (8), Legal (7), Finance (5), Marketing (5). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Region III Workforce Development Board of Kanawha County, Inc..

• Workforce WV - CharlestonCharleston · Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is University of Charleston?

University of Charleston enrolls about 2,259 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Charleston, West Virginia. It awards about 1,000 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at University of Charleston?

46% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do University of Charleston graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,698 six years after entry and $55,774 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does University of Charleston offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. University of Charleston awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near University of Charleston?

84 open professional jobs are listed in Kanawha County, 15 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Nexstar Media Group has the most openings.