West Virginia State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Virginia State University at a glance

• 1,321

  students enrolled

• 347

  degrees and certificates a year

• 39%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,139

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,924 in state, $14,544 out of state

• $32,849

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $40,492

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  83% working

What students study

AI and data programs

West Virginia 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 West Virginia State University

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, education, 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.

Job fairs and events with West Virginia State University

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

• Starting a businessOct 28, 2026 · Charleston, WV

  WVSU Economic Development Center Fall Open House

  College: West Virginia State University

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Common questions

How big is West Virginia State University?

West Virginia State University enrolls about 1,321 students and is a public 4-year institution in Institute, West Virginia. It awards about 347 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia State University?

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

What do West Virginia State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $32,849 six years after entry and $40,492 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Virginia State University offer AI or data science degrees?

West Virginia 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 West Virginia State University?

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.