Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 51.5%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 49.5%
- Retention Rate
- 68.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $51,593
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.1%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $55,512 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $38,871 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $32,569 | $27,000 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor | $29,929 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor | $22,329 | $26,649 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master | $21,508 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates carry $27,000 in median debt, earning $51,593 ten years after leaving campus. The monthly loan payment of $286 consumes about 6.6% of typical graduate income, which sits below the recommended 10% threshold for manageable debt. West Virginia Wesleyan's nursing and education programs traditionally lead graduates into stable, if modestly-paying careers in healthcare and K-12 teaching. The 97.2% employment rate demonstrates strong job placement success. However, the debt-to-income ratio of 0.52 exceeds the ideal 0.4 benchmark, and 10-year earnings lag behind many private college peers. Despite solid employment outcomes and reasonable monthly payments, the overall return on investment rates as average given the moderate earning potential relative to total educational costs.