# West Liberty University: Criminal Justice (bachelor's)

West Liberty, WV. IPEDS 237932, CIP 43.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-liberty-university/majors/criminal-justice

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $45,353 (U.S. median for this major: $55,208 across 584 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,250 (U.S. median $26,000)
- Rank in WV: 5 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (6 colleges, $49,307): -$3,954
- Versus the U.S. median: -$9,855

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $45,353 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 | $12,714 | $54,289 | 4.3 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $61,744 | 4.9 years |
| 48-75k | $15,087 | $64,421 | 5.1 years |
| 75-110k | $17,362 | $74,136 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $18,566 | $79,277 | 6.3 years |

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

## Criminal Justice at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | $57,335 | $27,000 | $18,083 | 57% |
| West Virginia State University | $50,063 | $25,860 | $11,139 | 39% |
| Marshall University | $49,559 | $25,873 | $7,502 | 51% |
| Fairmont State University | $49,055 | $25,557 | $9,032 | 44% |
| West Liberty University | $45,353 | $26,250 | $15,366 | 60% |
| Bluefield State University | $42,085 | $30,250 | $13,684 | 37% |

## Careers
- Police officer (SOC 33-3051): median wage $58,380 Wheeling, WV-OH, $56,960 WV, $76,210 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.5% by 2035
- Compliance Officers (SOC 13-1041): median wage $74,200 Wheeling, WV-OH, $64,270 WV, $80,730 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.8% by 2035
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers (SOC 21-1021): median wage $50,450 Wheeling, WV-OH, $52,220 WV, $59,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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