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#37 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
20 Colleges
$43,942 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. Students who reside in West Virginia can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $10,985 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $14,431.

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
$7,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

American Military University handed out 3,237 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #1 most popular graduate school in the state. 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
$10,602 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WVU ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,083 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 University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $10,602 $27,450
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $589 $1,525

#3

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$8,934 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Marshall University handed out 1,131 graduate degrees. This makes it the #3 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 Marshall University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,520 $20,072
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,414 $1,414
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $497 $1,194

#4

University of Charleston

Charleston, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,900 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UC handed out 261 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 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 University of Charleston

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,400 $16,400
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $500 $500
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $470 $470

Public Public vs. Private

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, WVSOM ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 178 graduate degrees handed out in 2021.

#6

Salem University

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

Salem University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 136 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 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 $550 $550

#7

West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$7,080 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

West Liberty University was ranked the #7 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 129 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 West Liberty University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,080 $8,280
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $475 $600

#8

Wheeling University

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

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Wheeling University ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 111 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 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
$9,882 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Concord University handed out 107 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 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 Concord University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,162 $15,984
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $509 $888

#10

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,460 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Fairmont State handed out 87 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 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 Fairmont State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $7,474 $18,054
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,986 $2,198
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $511 $1,111

#11

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,000 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Shepherd University handed out 56 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 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 Shepherd University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $8,280 $11,484
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $1,422
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $500 $717

#12

West Virginia State University

Institute, West Virginia
Public Public vs. Private
$9,743 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, WVSU handed out 54 graduate degrees. This makes it the #12 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 West Virginia State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,168 $19,974
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $575 $675
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $462 $1,077

#13

West Virginia Wesleyan College

Buckhannon, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$11,478 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 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 Wesleyan College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $11,128 $11,128
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $350 $350
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $602 $602

#14

Alderson Broaddus University

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

In 2021, Alderson Broaddus University handed out 40 graduate degrees. This makes it the #14 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 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
$9,450 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 $8,550 $8,550
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $900 $900
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $475 $475

#16

Future Generations University

Franklin, West Virginia
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$9,600 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Future Generations handed out 12 graduate degrees. This makes it the #16 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Future Generations University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,600 $9,600
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $600 $600

#17

Strayer University - West Virginia

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

Strayer University - West Virginia handed out 10 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

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 $533 $533

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private

WVUH Radiologic Technology Education Programs handed out 7 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #18 most popular graduate school in the state.

#19

Bethany College West Virginia

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

Out of the 20 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Bethany College West Virginia ranked #19 in terms of popularity with 4 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 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
$8,910 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 $8,910 $8,910
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $495 $495

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