# West Virginia University: Finance (bachelor's)

Morgantown, WV. IPEDS 238032, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/west-virginia-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $48,645
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $76,959 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in WV: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,033

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.33 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $76,959 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 | $9,450 | $40,919 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,501 | $54,129 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,179 | $61,395 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $18,710 | $81,014 | 1.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,273 | $87,782 | 2.0 years |

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

## Finance at WV colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | $76,959 | $25,000 | $15,634 | 65% |
| Marshall University | $63,906 | $26,696 | $7,502 | 51% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $76,430 Morgantown, WV, $69,030 WV, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $89,440 Morgantown, WV, $82,500 WV, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $129,760 Morgantown, WV, $113,140 WV, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% 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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