by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia ranking. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 12 schools across West Virginia to determine which have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named American Public University System the best value (income $0-$30k) school in West Virginia for students working on their master’s degree. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia.
Not only is American Public University System a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in West Virginia for overall quality.
Out of the 12 master’s degree schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Marshall University landed the #2 spot on the list. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Marshall University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in West Virginia for overall quality.
The quality degree programs at West Virginia University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Virginia University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of West Virginia.
Out of the 12 master’s degree schools in West Virginia that were part of this year’s ranking, Concord University landed the #4 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Athens, West Virginia.
Concord University has the honor of being ranked #10 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at Shepherd University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia. Shepherdstown, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Shepherd University has the honor of being ranked #9 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Fairmont State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #6. Fairmont State is located in Fairmont, West Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Fairmont State University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in West Virginia for overall quality.
West Liberty University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #7. This small public school is located in West Liberty, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Liberty University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of West Virginia.
West Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Virginia Wesleyan College is ranked #5 for quality in the state of West Virginia.
University of Charleston came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia ranking. UC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Charleston, West Virginia.
University of Charleston has the honor of being ranked #3 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Alderson Broaddus University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia ranking. Alderson Broaddus University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philippi, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alderson Broaddus University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of West Virginia.
Salem University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia list. This small private for-profit school is located in Salem, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Salem University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of West Virginia.
With a ranking of #12, Wheeling University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in West Virginia list. Wheeling University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Wheeling University has the honor of being ranked #7 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 12 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.