2023 Best Value Schools in West Virginia
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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The Best Value Schools in West Virginia ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 26 schools in West Virginia to see which programs offered the best value experiences for students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Schools in West Virginia
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Our 2023 rankings named American Public University System the best value school in West Virginia for students working on their degree. Charles Town, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 14,306 students in 2020-2021.
American Military University undergraduate students pay an average of $7,360 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,070 in student loans.After graduating from American Military University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,395 during the early years of their career.
American Military University did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our Best Schools in West Virginia list.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Pierpont Community and Technical College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Schools in West Virginia list. Located in Fairmont, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 552 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Pierpont Community and Technical College are $12,056 per year. On average, students take out $19,249 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Pierpont Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,123 during the early year of their career.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a great place for students who want to get the most value for their educational dollar. This small public school is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia, and it awarded 740 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College are $7,464 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $19,614 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $34,100 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 26 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Mountwest Community and Technical College landed the # 4 spot on the list. MCTC is a small public school situated in Huntington, West Virginia. It awarded 401 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at MCTC are $11,688 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,122 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, MCTC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,727 during the early year of their career.
Out of the 26 schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the # 5 spot on the list. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a public institution located in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 754 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are $8,642 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,203 in student loans.After graduating from West Virginia University at Parkersburg, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $36,389 during the early years of their career.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #6 on the list. This small public school is located in Beckley, West Virginia, and it awarded 218 degrees in 2020-2021.
West Virginia University Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $19,296 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,530 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $384 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, West Virginia University Tech graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,626 during the early year of their career.
West Virginia University Tech not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #3 on our Best Schools in West Virginia list.
BridgeValley Community & Technical College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Schools in West Virginia list. BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a small public school situated in South Charleston, West Virginia. It awarded 344 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BridgeValley Community & Technical College are $11,415 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,016 in student loans. During the early years of their career, BridgeValley Community & Technical College graduates make an average of $45,780 annually.
New River Community and Technical College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Schools in West Virginia ranking. New River Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Beaver, West Virginia. It awarded 244 degrees in 2020-2021.
New River Community and Technical College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,246 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,220 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, New River Community and Technical College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,145 during the early year of their career.
West Virginia Northern Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. West Virginia Northern Community College is a small public school located in Wheeling, West Virginia that handed out 403 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WVNCC are $12,028 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,299 in student loans. During the early years of their career, WVNCC graduates make an average of $29,478 annually.
Shepherd University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, the small public school handed out 630 degrees in 2020-2021.
Shepherd University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,224 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $24,383 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $293 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Shepherd University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,129 during the early year of their career.
Shepherd University also claimed a spot on our Best Schools in West Virginia list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
West Liberty University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in West Liberty, West Virginia, the small public school awarded 589 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at West Liberty University are $16,294 a year. On average, students take out $25,930 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $113. During the early years of their career, West Liberty University graduates make an average of $45,672 annually.
Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a small public school located in Mount Gay, West Virginia that handed out 490 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Southern are $6,470 a year. Once they receive their degree, Southern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,163 during the early year of their career.
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West Virginia University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Schools in West Virginia list. This large public school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and it awarded 6,623 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WVU are $25,824 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,491 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $409.After graduating from WVU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,248 during the early years of their career.
WVU not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Schools in West Virginia list.
Fairmont State University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Schools in West Virginia list. Fairmont State is a small public school situated in Fairmont, West Virginia. It awarded 920 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Fairmont State are $17,150 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,033 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Fairmont State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,492 during the early year of their career.
Wheeling University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, the very small private not-for-profit school handed out 213 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Wheeling University are $29,290 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $35,999 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Wheeling University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,427 during the early year of their career.
Wheeling University also made our Best Schools in West Virginia list, coming in at #4.
Marshall University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #16 on the list. Marshall University is a fairly large public school situated in Huntington, West Virginia. It awarded 2,787 degrees in 2020-2021.
Marshall University undergraduate students pay an average of $19,606 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,692 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $171.After graduating from Marshall University, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,274 during the early years of their career.
Concord University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #17 on the list. Concord University is a small public school situated in Athens, West Virginia. It awarded 466 degrees in 2020-2021.
Concord University undergraduate students pay an average of $18,440 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,873 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Concord University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,459 during the early year of their career.
University of Charleston did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #18 on the list. UC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charleston, West Virginia. It awarded 985 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UC are $21,450 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $22,697 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, UC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,717 during the early year of their career.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UC is ranked #2 for overall quality in West Virginia.
Bluefield State College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Schools in West Virginia list. Bluefield State College is a small public school located in Bluefield, West Virginia that handed out 281 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Bluefield State College are $15,632 per year. On average, students take out $27,628 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Bluefield State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,587 during the early year of their career.
West Virginia State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #20 on the list. West Virginia State University is a small public school located in Institute, West Virginia that handed out 420 degrees in 2020-2021.
WVSU undergraduate students pay an average of $14,805 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $27,156 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, WVSU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $28,157 during the early year of their career.
West Virginia Junior College - Morgantown landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. WVJC Morgantown is a private for-profit institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 336 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WVJC Morgantown are $14,657 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,385 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from WVJC Morgantown, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $32,451 during the early years of their career.
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Glenville State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for students. It came in at #22 on the list. Glenville State College is a small public school located in Glenville, West Virginia that handed out 325 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Glenville State College are $10,514 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,732 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Glenville State College graduates make an average of $30,366 annually.
Salem University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Schools in West Virginia ranking. Located in Salem, West Virginia, the very small private for-profit school handed out 349 degrees in 2020-2021.
Salem undergraduate students pay an average of $13,390 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $28,471 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $165 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Salem graduates make an average of $43,962 annually.
West Virginia Junior College - Charleston landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value programs. Charleston, West Virginia is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 130 students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at WVJC Charleston are $14,427 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $9,310 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, WVJC Charleston graduates make an average of $25,750 annually.
West Virginia Wesleyan College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Schools in West Virginia ranking. West Virginia Wesleyan is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 282 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at West Virginia Wesleyan are $32,612 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,263 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, West Virginia Wesleyan graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,257 during the early year of their career.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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