Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 41.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 42.3%
- Retention Rate
- 49.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,703
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,900
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 47.9%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $200/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | Master | $41,286 | |
| Social Work. | Master | $40,827 | $26,750 |
| Public Health. | Master | $36,848 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $33,883 | $18,721 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $27,397 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $27,222 | $18,354 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor | $27,126 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor | $25,856 | $15,869 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $25,194 | $16,699 |
| History. | Bachelor | $24,615 | |
| Social Work. | Bachelor | $16,169 | $16,181 |
Outcomes Overview
Concord graduates earn a median of $42,703 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt of $18,900. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 44%, which is reasonable for a regional public university. Monthly loan payments of $200 consume about 5.6% of graduates' income, a manageable burden. The university's strong ties to West Virginia's education sector help explain the 94.5% employment rate, as many graduates enter teaching, social work, and local business roles. Education and business majors often find work within the state's growing healthcare and service industries. Given the low debt load and steady employment outcomes, Concord offers an average return on investment for students seeking affordable career preparation.