Marshall University

Huntington, WV · Public · Visit Website

Marshall University's main campus is located in the urban setting of Huntington, West Virginia, close to the Ohio River. The university is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, particularly surrounding its athletic programs. A unique aspect of Marshall is its Visual Arts Center, located in downtown Huntington, providing students with studio and gallery space in a professional setting.

Programs Analyzed
24
Avg Grad Earnings
$41,611/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
50/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,942/yr
Out-of-state: $20,294/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 38% of students receive Pell Grants and 45% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $4,820 $19,280 21.6x
$30K – $48K $5,572 $22,288 18.7x
$48K – $75K $7,970 $31,880 13.1x
$75K – $110K $12,243 $48,972 8.5x
$110K+ $15,496 $61,984 6.7x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,942 $35,768 11.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Marshall University

24 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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83 $69,176/yr High 19.2x
Engineering, General
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67 $60,254/yr High 22.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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67 $52,047/yr Very High 13.6x
Allied Health Diagnostic
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66 $59,017/yr Moderate 15.3x
Accounting and Related Services
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65 $43,355/yr Very High 14.2x
Quality Control
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60 $67,923/yr High 18.0x
Electrical
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60 $67,548/yr Very High 17.9x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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60 $36,046/yr Very High 15.3x
Mechanical Engineering
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59 $61,020/yr Very High 16.1x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research
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57 $60,610/yr Moderate 15.9x
Business Administration
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57 $35,036/yr High 13.7x
Teacher Education
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54 $40,057/yr High 11.5x
Chemistry
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53 $32,143/yr High 18.3x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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50 $32,747/yr Moderate 11.9x
Marketing
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49 $37,191/yr Very High 12.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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43 $20,682/yr Moderate 16.0x
Biology, General
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40 $19,955/yr High 16.0x
Psychology, General
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38 $30,864/yr High 11.4x
Social Work
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36 $33,344/yr Moderate 8.3x
English Language and Literature, General
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33 $30,195/yr Very High 11.7x
Systems Science and Theory
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33 $29,539/yr Moderate 7.3x
Journalism
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28 $23,169/yr Very High 12.2x
Fine and Studio Arts
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27 $24,475/yr Moderate 7.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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26 $32,282/yr Low 9.6x
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