Every West Virginia university with published federal figures, ordered by how fast the debt clears. The typical graded US university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt.
| # | University | Grade | You borrow | Monthly | You earn | Debt clears in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University West Virginia | C | $22,500 | $256 | $55,939 | 1.4 yrs |
| 2 | West Virginia Wesleyan College West Virginia | D | $27,000 | $307 | $51,593 | 2.2 yrs |
| 3 | Fairmont State University West Virginia | F | $21,000 | $239 | $46,857 | 2.9 yrs |
| 4 | Marshall University West Virginia | F | $23,250 | $264 | $46,354 | 3.4 yrs |
| 5 | American Public University System West Virginia | F | $21,743 | $247 | $44,409 | 4.5 yrs |
| 6 | Bethany College West Virginia | F | $27,000 | $307 | $44,512 | 5.4 yrs |
| 7 | Davis & Elkins College West Virginia | F | $27,000 | $307 | $43,411 | 6.9 yrs |
The debt column is shaped far more by residency and institutional aid than by anything else. If you are applying from another state or another country, the figures here understate what you would borrow — check the university's own net price for your situation.
Two universities in this state with identical graduate salaries can be two grades apart, because one leaves students owing twice as much. The payback column is the one that combines both.
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject at each institution. Information only, not financial advice.