by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
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Our analysis looked at 17 schools in West Virginia to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make over $110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a school'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.
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Our analysis found American Public University System to be the best value (income over $110k) school for bachelor’s degrees in West Virginia in this year’s ranking. This large private for-profit school is located in Charles Town, West Virginia.
American Public University System has the honor of being ranked #1 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,874.
A rank of #2 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list means Marshall University is a great place for students working on their degree. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Marshall University is ranked #4 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,876.
A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list means Potomac State College of West Virginia University is a great place for students working on their degree. WVU Potomac State College is a small public school situated in Keyser, West Virginia.
Not only is Potomac State College of West Virginia University a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in West Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $12,147.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend West Virginia University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list. This large public school is located in Morgantown, West Virginia.
West Virginia University has the honor of being ranked #2 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,511.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list means Concord University is a great place for students working on their degree. Concord University is a small public school situated in Athens, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Concord University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of West Virginia. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $13,005.
Shepherd University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list. Shepherd University is a small public school situated in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Shepherd University has the honor of being ranked #10 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,246.
University of Charleston ranked #7 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list. UC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Charleston, West Virginia.
Not only is University of Charleston a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in West Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,658.
Fairmont State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking. Fairmont State is a small public school situated in Fairmont, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fairmont State University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,106.
West Liberty University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #9. West Liberty University is located in West Liberty, West Virginia and has a small student population. It is a public school.
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. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,540.
West Virginia University Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #10. West Virginia University Institute of Technology is a small public school located in Beckley, West Virginia.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, West Virginia University Institute of Technology is ranked #15 for quality in the state of West Virginia. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,514.
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Bluefield State College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Bluefield, West Virginia.
Bluefield State College has the honor of being ranked #16 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,806.
Salem University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #12. Salem is a small private for-profit school situated in Salem, West Virginia.
Salem University has the honor of being ranked #14 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,097.
With a ranking of #13, West Virginia Wesleyan College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia.
Not only is West Virginia Wesleyan College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in West Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $25,592.
West Virginia State University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking. This small public school is located in Institute, West Virginia.
Not only is West Virginia State University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in West Virginia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes over $110k per year is $19,488.
Alderson Broaddus University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia list. Philippi, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Alderson Broaddus University a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in West Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,906.
Wheeling University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking, coming in at #16. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Wheeling University has the honor of being ranked #5 in West Virginia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $32,491.
Glenville State College landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in West Virginia ranking. Glenville State College is a small public school located in Glenville, West Virginia.
Not only is Glenville State College a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in West Virginia for overall quality. Students from families who make over $110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,187.
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*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
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