Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,757
33rd percentile
Sample Size
145
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How West Virginia University graduates compare to all programs nationally

West Virginia University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 33th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific subject areas masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in West Virginia

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas masters's programs at peer institutions in West Virginia (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
West Virginia University$52,757$48,634
Marshall University$47,465$47,313
National Median$56,494

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Programs in West Virginia

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across West Virginia schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Marshall University
Huntington
$8,942$47,465

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.