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West Virginia Graduate Schools

#37 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
20 Colleges
7,710 Yearly Graduations
$42,848 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

West Virginia ranked #37 in the nation for graduate degrees with 7,710 students receiving a diploma in 2021. Although cost varies from school to school, the average graduate in-state tuition for the state is $10,712 per year, while out-of-state students pay an average of $13,726 per year.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
3,237 Yearly Degrees
$7,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, American Military University handed out 3,237 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for American Public University System

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,660 $6,660
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $390 $390
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $370 $370

#2

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
2,083 Yearly Degrees
$10,332 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

West Virginia University was ranked the #2 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,083 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for West Virginia University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,332 $26,676
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $574 $1,482

#3

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
1,131 Yearly Degrees
$8,882 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Marshall University was ranked the #3 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,131 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Marshall University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,520 $20,072
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,362 $1,362
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $494 $1,191

#4

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
261 Yearly Degrees
$16,400 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UC ranked #4 in terms of popularity with 261 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Charleston

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,000 $16,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $425 $425

Public Public vs. Private
178 Yearly Degrees

In 2021, WVSOM handed out 178 graduate degrees. This makes it the #5 most popular school in the state in this category.

#6

Salem University

Salem, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
136 Yearly Degrees
$13,864 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Salem handed out 136 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #6 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Salem University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,464 $13,464
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $400 $400
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $534 $534

#7

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
129 Yearly Degrees
$6,786 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

West Liberty University handed out 129 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #7 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for West Liberty University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $6,786 $8,280
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $492 $561

#8

Wheeling University

Wheeling, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
111 Yearly Degrees
$10,160 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Wheeling University handed out 111 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Wheeling University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,900 $9,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $260 $260
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $550 $550

#9

Concord University

Athens, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
107 Yearly Degrees
$9,450 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Concord University handed out 107 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Concord University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,730 $8,730
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $485 $485

#10

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
87 Yearly Degrees
$7,892 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Fairmont State University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 87 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fairmont State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $5,946 $14,992
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,946 $2,158
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $487 $1,058

#11

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
56 Yearly Degrees
$8,730 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Shepherd University ranked #11 in terms of popularity with 56 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Shepherd University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,298 $11,772
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $432 $1,134
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $485 $717

#12

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
54 Yearly Degrees
$9,161 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WVSU ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 54 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for West Virginia State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,636 $19,982
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $525 $525
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $450 $1,050

#13

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
41 Yearly Degrees
$12,222 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, West Virginia Wesleyan ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 41 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for West Virginia Wesleyan College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,872 $11,872
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $660 $660

#14

Alderson Broaddus University

Philippi, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
40 Yearly Degrees
$29,300 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Alderson Broaddus University was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 40 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Alderson Broaddus University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $29,000 $29,000
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $300 $300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $990 $990

#15

Catholic Distance University

Charles Town, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
23 Yearly Degrees
$9,190 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Catholic Distance University was ranked the #15 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 23 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Catholic Distance University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,370 $8,370
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $820 $820
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $465 $465

#16

Future Generations University

Franklin, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
12 Yearly Degrees
$8,000 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Future Generations ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 12 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Future Generations University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,000 $8,000
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $500

#17

Strayer University - West Virginia

Scott Depot, West Virginia
Private for-profit Public vs. Private
10 Yearly Degrees
$15,135 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Strayer University - West Virginia was ranked the #17 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 10 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Strayer University - West Virginia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,940 $14,940
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $195 $195
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $553 $553

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
7 Yearly Degrees

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WVUH Radiologic Technology Education Programs ranked #18 in terms of popularity with 7 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#19

Bethany College West Virginia

Bethany, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
4 Yearly Degrees
$11,200 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Bethany College West Virginia was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 4 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Bethany College West Virginia

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,900 $9,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,300 $1,300
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $550 $550

#20

Appalachian Bible College

Mount Hope, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
3 Yearly Degrees
$8,460 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Appalachian Bible College handed out 3 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Appalachian Bible College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,460 $8,460
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $470 $470

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