Location: Morgantown, WV•In-State Tuition: $9,648•Out-of-State Tuition: $27,360•Admission Rate: 86%•Avg SAT: 1129
Median Earnings (1yr)
$53,070
26th percentile
Sample: 61 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How West Virginia University graduates compare to all programs nationally

West Virginia University earns $53k — 26th percentile among communication, journalism, masters programs.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

Communication, Journalism, masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
West Virginia UniversityMorgantown$9,648$53,070———
Northwestern UniversityEvanston$65,997$96,837$104,862——
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$63,849$82,813——
Gonzaga UniversitySpokane$53,500$58,879$81,537——
Bowie State UniversityBowie$8,999$52,873———
Fordham UniversityBronx$61,992$50,367———
National Median—$55,974———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with communication, journalism, graduates

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in communications, such as organizational communications, public relations, radio/television broadcasting, and journalism. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Editors

Plan, coordinate, revise, or edit written material. May review proposals and drafts for possible publication.

$75,260/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Writers and Authors

Originate and prepare written material, such as scripts, stories, advertisements, and other material.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers

Create original written works, such as scripts, essays, prose, poetry or song lyrics, for publication or performance.

$72,270/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree
About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At West Virginia University, approximately 20% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.