West Liberty University majors, earnings & debt

West Liberty University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Graduates in Nursing earn the most: a median $82,117 four years after graduating. Earnings below are for this school's own graduates in each major, not national averages.

All West Liberty University majors by area

Health & Medicine · 7 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Nursing$71,848$82,117$29,408
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$53,420$61,801$27,000
Kinesiology / Exercise Science$24,139$53,707$28,000
Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders—$47,212—
Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)———
Medical Laboratory Science———
Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences———
Social Sciences & Public Service · 4 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Social Work—$46,799—
Criminal Justice—$45,353$26,250
Social Sciences—$43,532—
Psychology———
Arts & Design · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design———
Music———
Theatre———
Education · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Education (Elementary / Secondary)$42,005$44,539$26,139
Education———
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Humanities & Languages · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Liberal Arts / General Studies$37,379$50,061$31,000
English———
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Science & Math · 3 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Biology$29,559$56,691$22,500
Chemistry———
Mathematics———
Business & Finance · 2 majors
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Business Administration$34,713$50,824$27,000
Management Information Systems———
Communications & Media · 1 major
MajorEarnings, 1 yrEarnings, 4 yrsMedian debt
Communications———

College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.

From major to career

Business Administration → Management analyst

$94,710
Wheeling
$97,470
West Virginia
$101,860
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher

$58,830
Wheeling
$55,630
West Virginia
$63,970
U.S.

Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.

BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35

Across all majors, former West Liberty University students earn a median $43,296 ten years after starting college, more than 35% of West Virginia colleges we cover. 60% graduate within six years.

West Liberty University majors questions

How many majors does West Liberty University offer?

West Liberty University offers 26 bachelor's majors across 8 areas; the most majors are in Health & Medicine and Social Sciences & Public Service.

What is the highest-paying major at West Liberty University?

Nursing graduates from West Liberty University earn a median $82,117 four years after graduating, the highest of the 11 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $29,408.

Which West Liberty University majors earn the least?

Among majors with reported earnings, Social Sciences graduates earn the least: a median $43,532 four years after graduating.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to West Liberty University overview