West Virginia State University

What are the graduation rates for students at West Virginia State University?

West Virginia State University's reported six-year graduation rate is 39%, while its four-year rate is 30%. These IPEDS measures follow a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they do not describe the completion rate of every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student.

The six-year figure has risen from 34% in the preceding reported year, but it remains below the comparison averages reported for the state and nationally. A separate reported first-year retention rate is 57%. Retention measures whether students return for the next fall, not whether they eventually graduate.

For a prospective student, the rates make a four-year course plan, access to required classes, and the financial implications of additional terms worth examining. The figures alone do not establish why individual students leave or how long a particular student will take to complete a degree.

What is the earning potential for graduates at West Virginia State University?

Federal field-of-study data report earnings for some West Virginia State University programs one year after completion. These are historical outcomes for graduates represented in the federal earnings data - not starting-salary offers, a forecast for every graduate, or a measure of all the benefits of a degree.

Among the reported program figures, business administration is $35,938 and teacher education is $35,198. Other examples are social work at $28,771, psychology at $26,073, and communication and media studies at $23,227. These figures compare different groups of graduates and should not be interpreted as a controlled ranking of programs.

One-year earnings can be affected by occupation, location, full-time versus part-time work, and further education. Students weighing a major should also consider placement requirements, licensing pathways, internships, and longer-term career possibilities. West Virginia State offers career-related support including counseling, résumé and interview help, job listings, and employer events; the availability of those services is not an employment guarantee.