Public Institution
Bluefield State University
Bluefield State University is located in the Appalachian highlands, offering a small campus environment in the city of Bluefield, West Virginia. As a historically black university, it is now a predominantly white institution. Bluefield State is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Its size allows for a close-knit community.
Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$42,312
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
50/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$10,240
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $17,560/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Bluefield State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 41% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,971 | $43,884 |
| $30K – $48K | $11,213 | $44,852 |
| $48K – $75K | $11,772 | $47,088 |
| $75K – $110K | $16,204 | $64,816 |
| $110K+ | $15,428 | $61,712 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $10,240 | $40,960 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Bluefield State University
4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Compare across schools → |
83
|
$67,148/yr | High | 17.9x |
| Allied Health Professions Compare across schools → |
53
|
$45,918/yr | Moderate | 10.2x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools → |
44
|
$30,506/yr | Moderate | 6.4x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools → |
21
|
$25,677/yr | Low | 5.3x |