Marshall University

Huntington, WV marshall.edu 7,149 students

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

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Earnings

$41,611

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

50/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,942

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $20,294/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Marshall University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 38% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$4,820	$19,280
$30K – $48K	$5,572	$22,288
$48K – $75K	$7,970	$31,880
$75K – $110K	$12,243	$48,972
$110K+	$15,496	$61,984
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,942	$35,768

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 Marshall University

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