West Virginia State University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$40,492
in 2021+28% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 28% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 10% since 2010
- •Graduation rate improved by 11 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 28% | $4,497 |
| 1999 | — | — | 26% | $4,058 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23% | $3,454 |
| 2001 | — | — | 24% | $3,109 |
| 2002 | — | — | 27% | $3,744 |
| 2003 | — | — | 21% | $4,291 |
| 2004 | — | — | 30% | $4,408 |
| 2005 | — | — | 29% | $4,845 |
| 2006 | — | — | 22% | $5,815 |
| 2007 | — | — | 19% | $6,625 |
| 2008 | $31,600 | — | 30% | $6,625 |
| 2009 | — | — | 29% | $6,618 |
| 2010 | $30,500 | $10,108 | 28% | $7,154 |
| 2011 | — | $8,653 | 26% | $8,876 |
| 2012 | $29,500 | $5,800 | 28% | $9,250 |
| 2013 | $29,300 | $9,790 | 23% | $9,500 |
| 2014 | $29,200 | $8,595 | 19% | $9,840 |
| 2015 | $29,800 | $7,176 | 25% | $9,701 |
| 2016 | — | $7,113 | 28% | $10,580 |
| 2017 | — | $9,285 | 29% | $11,250 |
| 2018 | — | $8,976 | 26% | $12,100 |
| 2019 | — | $13,904 | 29% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | — | $14,408 | 31% | $14,593 |
| 2021 | $40,492 | $16,118 | 30% | $15,250 |
| 2022 | — | $16,261 | 30% | — |
| 2023 | — | $11,791 | 35% | — |
| 2024 | — | $10,191 | 34% | — |
| 2025 | — | $11,139 | 39% | — |