U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study; 71 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 51% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,415. College Scorecard.
West Virginia University English: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses West Virginia University's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,450 | $40,919 | 4.4 years |
| $30–48k | $12,501 | $54,129 | 5.9 years |
| $48–75k | $14,179 | $61,395 | 6.7 years |
| $75–110k | $18,710 | $81,014 | 8.8 years |
| $110k+ | $20,273 | $87,782 | 9.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (43% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of English graduates 4 years after graduating ($41,920) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,225 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
English at West Virginia colleges
Every West Virginia college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University | $41,920 | $21,250 | $15,634 | 65% |
| 2 | West Virginia State University | $40,303 | — | $11,139 | 39% |
| 3 | Marshall University | $39,402 | $27,000 | $7,502 | 51% |
| 4 | Shepherd University | $38,581 | $19,661 | $11,363 | 51% |
9 more West Virginia colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at West Virginia University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About West Virginia University
- Acceptance rate: 89% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 65% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $55,939
- Full cost breakdown · all 89 majors · overview
Related majors at West Virginia University
- History$45,388
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Journalism$58,454
- Linguistics$48,331
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$56,132
- Philosophy$57,041
West Virginia University English questions
How much do West Virginia University English graduates earn?
English graduates of West Virginia University earn a median $41,920 four years after graduating and $23,182 one year after. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do West Virginia University English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of West Virginia University is $21,250, about 51% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Is West Virginia University a good school for English in West Virginia?
On pay, English graduates of West Virginia University earn $41,920 four years out, $2,068 above the median for the same major across 4 West Virginia colleges ($39,852) and $7,028 below the U.S. median ($48,948). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does West Virginia University rank for English in West Virginia?
Of 4 West Virginia colleges reporting English graduate earnings, West Virginia University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $56,610 in West Virginia and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “West Virginia University English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).