You would borrow a median $27,000 — about $307 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $51,593 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 2.2 years of the salary premium.
Be careful — the salary here takes noticeably longer than average to clear the debt.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to West Virginia Wesleyan College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $27,000 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. West Virginia Wesleyan College takes longer than that, and its graduates earn $12,073 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont State University West Virginia | F | $21,000 | $46,857 | 2.9 yrs |
| West Virginia University West Virginia | C | $22,500 | $55,939 | 1.4 yrs |
| Marshall University West Virginia | F | $23,250 | $46,354 | 3.4 yrs |
| American Public University System West Virginia | F | $21,743 | $44,409 | 4.5 yrs |
| Bethany College West Virginia | F | $27,000 | $44,512 | 5.4 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.