Best Social Work Degrees in West Virginia by ROI
Colleges in West Virginia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in West Virginia
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$189,140
Across West Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,206
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shepherd University
Grad rate: 48.7% |
-$38,256 | $45,931 | $19,863 | $27,722 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Marshall University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$157,646 | $40,200 | $21,299 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
West Liberty University
Grad rate: 60.9% |
-$183,084 | $37,551 | $23,526 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Concord University
Grad rate: 41.2% |
-$236,821 | $35,233 | $18,969 | $18,967 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
West Virginia University
Grad rate: 61.7% |
-$237,282 | $36,559 | $23,678 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
West Virginia State University
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$281,754 | $34,416 | $19,906 | $37,371 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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