# West Liberty University: Nursing (bachelor's)

West Liberty, WV. IPEDS 237932, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-liberty-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,848
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $82,117 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,408 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in WV: 8 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WV median for this major (12 colleges, $83,255): -$1,138
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,095

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.27 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $82,117 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 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $14,460 | $61,744 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,087 | $64,421 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $17,362 | $74,136 | 1.5 years |
| 110k+ | $18,566 | $79,277 | 1.6 years |

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

## Nursing at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis & Elkins College | $105,127 | not reported | $18,273 | 39% |
| Fairmont State University | $86,071 | $33,625 | $9,032 | 44% |
| University of Charleston | $83,847 | $27,250 | $22,107 | 46% |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $83,750 | $26,000 | $9,197 | 31% |
| West Virginia University Institute of Technology | $83,750 | $26,000 | $9,337 | 33% |
| West Virginia University | $83,750 | $26,000 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Bluefield State University | $82,760 | $26,000 | $13,684 | 37% |
| West Liberty University | $82,117 | $29,408 | $15,366 | 60% |
| West Virginia Wesleyan College | $80,901 | $27,000 | $18,083 | 57% |
| Shepherd University | $78,764 | $27,206 | $11,363 | 51% |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg | $77,910 | $18,223 | $1,807 | 9% |
| Marshall University | $77,609 | $27,000 | $7,502 | 51% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $78,280 Wheeling, WV-OH, $80,130 WV, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $102,580 Wheeling, WV-OH, $112,010 WV, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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