Marshall University
Huntington, WV · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 4,648 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 4,430 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 6,837 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 11,227 | |
| $110,001+ | 15,076 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $46,354 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 82% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3% | |
| Black | 5% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Four-year institutions in WV
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Public University System | Not reported | 57.2% | $44,409 |
| Appalachian Bible College | Not reported | 71.0% | $37,467 |
| Bethany College | Not reported | 46.8% | $44,512 |
| Bluefield State University | $13,684 | 37.0% | $38,217 |
| Catholic International University | Not reported | 100.0% | Not reported |
| Concord University | $9,966 | 39.0% | $42,703 |
| Davis & Elkins College | Not reported | 39.3% | $43,411 |
| Fairmont State University | $9,032 | 44.3% | $46,857 |
| Future Generations University | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Glenville State University | $14,006 | 33.9% | $39,315 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | $9,197 | 31.0% | $55,939 |
| Salem University | Not reported | 19.9% | $34,642 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $235,983 | $138,131 | Not reported |
| Medicine. | $134,319 | $112,460 | Not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | $124,945 | $138,348 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $112,452 | $120,193 | Not reported |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | $97,764 | $103,349 | Not reported |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | $79,371 | $85,063 | $28,375 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $77,609 | $88,910 | $27,000 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $77,136 | $125,988 | Not reported |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | $76,821 | $81,641 | Not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | $75,952 | $75,975 | $24,698 |
| Engineering, General. | $72,922 | $89,359 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $72,830 | $80,813 | $25,375 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $72,064 | $71,685 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $70,425 | $76,194 | $20,500 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | $70,073 | $77,981 | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $69,565 | $92,374 | $28,375 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | $68,244 | $86,288 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $67,667 | $70,786 | $22,789 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $67,458 | $83,558 | Not reported |
| Security Science and Technology. | $66,450 | $82,399 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10