Physical Sciences at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology is located in Beckley, WV.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at West Virginia University Institute of Technology. Of 1,278 students, 330 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 516 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Graduates of West Virginia University Institute of Technology’s Physical Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,079 |
| 2 years | $43,314 |
| 4 years | $60,966 |
| 5 years | $71,142 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology report median earnings of $60,966, compared with $58,912 for all West Virginia University Institute of Technology graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology comes in at $24,356.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at West Virginia University Institute of Technology go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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