Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 29.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $30,162
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,245
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 31.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $109/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $58,673 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $50,677 | $10,720 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $31,567 | $7,602 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $26,739 | |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Associate | $22,578 | |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Certificate | $22,424 | $5,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $21,508 | |
| Social Work. | Associate | $20,140 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $20,140 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $14,318 | $11,410 |
Outcomes Overview
West Virginia Northern graduates earn a median of $30,162 ten years after finishing their programs, which puts their debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 34%. With monthly loan payments of $109, graduates spend about 4.3% of their gross income on student loans, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The college's 91.6% employment rate shows strong job placement, likely reflecting demand for skilled trades and healthcare workers in the Ohio Valley region. Many graduates enter nursing, welding, automotive technology, and business fields where two-year credentials lead directly to middle-class careers. At $10,245 in median debt compared to four-year schools that often exceed $30,000, this represents a strong return on investment for career-focused students.