West Virginia University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Virginia University at a glance

• 17,385

  students enrolled

• 6,428

  degrees and certificates a year

• 65%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,634

  average net price a year

  Tuition $9,648 in state, $27,360 out of state

• $45,181

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $55,939

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

West Virginia 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 University

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

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• 60

  open professional jobs

• 10

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.2%

  unemployment in Monongalia County

  2026-08 · down 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $62,704

  median household income

  Monongalia County

• 52%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering, which lead to clinical (10 open), finance (6 open), sales (4 open), operations (8 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (3 open).

Hiring most: Ascensionrs (4), Encompass Health (3), Langan (3), WVU Medicine (3), Clinical Magnet (2), Creative Financial Staffing (2), Learfield (2), Midland-Marvel Recruiters (2).

What they hire for: Engineering (11), Clinical (10), Operations (8), Finance (6), Sales (4), Human Resources (3). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Region VI Workforce Investment Board.

• WorkForce WV - MorgantownMorgantown · Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Fri 9:00 am- 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in West Virginia

• Marshall UniversityHuntington · 7,266 students
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Common questions

How big is West Virginia University?

West Virginia University enrolls about 17,385 students and is a public 4-year institution in Morgantown, West Virginia. It awards about 6,428 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Virginia University?

65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do West Virginia University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,181 six years after entry and $55,939 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Virginia University offer AI or data science degrees?

West Virginia 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 University?

60 open professional jobs are listed in Monongalia County, 10 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Ascensionrs has the most openings.