# West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Public college in Beckley, WV. IPEDS ID 237950.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university-institute-of-technology · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/west-virginia-university-institute-of-technology.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 37% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $9,337 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 33%; beats 17% of WV colleges and 16% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $55,939; beats 82% of WV colleges and 59% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,998 |
| 30-48k | $6,752 |
| 48-75k | $9,137 |
| 75-110k | $11,861 |
| 110k+ | $14,797 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.36 years on average (25% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $55,939 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $6,998 | $30,511 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $6,752 | $29,439 | 1.3 years |
| 48-75k | $9,137 | $39,837 | 1.7 years |
| 75-110k | $11,861 | $51,714 | 2.2 years |
| 110k+ | $14,797 | $64,515 | 2.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $18,907 in-state; about $31,555 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $8,424 in-state, $21,072 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $13,020; books: $950

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 460–570; SAT math: 420–550; ACT: 19–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,005 applicants, 613 admitted, 308 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 37%, ACT 19–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 61%, ACT 18–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (29 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $79,662 | $99,542 | $22,500 |
| Computer Engineering | $76,314 | $99,048 | $24,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | $69,875 | $96,503 | $22,843 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $72,210 | $94,750 | $27,242 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,504 | $90,461 | $26,242 |
| Nursing | $71,298 | $83,750 | $26,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,062 | $82,117 | $24,291 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $65,223 | $79,805 | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | $77,144 | not reported |
| Accounting | $51,824 | $76,135 | $23,903 |
| Business | $42,298 | $65,372 | $26,432 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $44,255 | $62,455 | $24,324 |
| Biology | $25,086 | $57,486 | $23,090 |
| Political Science | $30,286 | $56,969 | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,883 | $56,132 | $25,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $27,547 | $51,403 | $25,242 |
| Psychology | $28,879 | $51,263 | $23,328 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | $36,891 | not reported | $24,356 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | $39,229 | not reported | $30,000 |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $78,680 (Beckley, WV), $80,130 (WV), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer: median wage not reported (Beckley, WV), $97,390 (WV), $104,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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