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West Virginia · Public · Predominantly bachelor's

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia. 7,149 undergraduate students. 171 programs in the federal Field-of-Study dataset.

UNITID 237525 · OPEID 003815 · IPEDS HDVINTAGE · COLLEGE SCORECARD · 2025-05 · HISTORY 1996–2024
ANOMALY ENGINE · NOTABLE SIGNALS

What the data flags at Marshall University

Short-arc shifts (recent 3-year window), peer outliers, earnings trend breaks, completion drops, enrollment cliffs, and debt-to-earnings warnings — surfaced deterministically from the federal record. Multi-decade shifts are reported separately in the Long Arc section, since 25-year tuition drift isn't really an anomaly.

LONG-ARC SHIFT · TRENDING BETTER-100%

3-year cohort default rate

3-year cohort default rate at Marshall University fell 100% between 2021 and 2024 (2.7% → 0.0%).

SECTION 01 · OUTCOMES SNAPSHOT

The numbers, vs. West Virginia

Each tile compares this institution to the West Virginia median for the same metric. Sub-line shows the comparison value, not an interpretation. Sparklines trace the federally available history.

MEDIAN EARNINGS · 10Y
$46,354+17% · 6→10y
West Virginia median $37,714
MEDIAN EARNINGS · 6Y
$39,561
Treasury earnings · 6y post-entry
COMPLETION · 150%
48.7%+59% · '97→'24
West Virginia median 61.2%
MEDIAN FEDERAL DEBT
$16,750+564% · '97→'20
At program completion
UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT
7,149-32% · '96→'24
latest IPEDS
RETENTION
78.7%+3% · '04→'24
first-time, full-time
ADMISSION RATE
96.5%+5% · '01→'24
latest cohort
IN-STATE TUITION
$8,942+250% · '00→'24
out-of-state $20,294
SECTION 02 · EARNINGS HORIZONS

How earnings spread, 4 to 10 years after entry

Treasury tax-record earnings for federally aided students who first enrolled at this institution. Each point is a horizon from the most-recent vintage. Single median per horizon (no p25/p75 publishing).

ALL FEDERALLY AIDED STUDENTS · TAX-RECORD EARNINGSVINTAGE 2025-05
Earnings widen with time post-entry. Selection: federal-aid recipients only — not all graduates.Methodology →
SECTION 03 · DEBT-TO-EARNINGS

What loans cost relative to earnings

Annual debt service as a share of median earnings 10 years after entry, computed under federal Direct loan terms (10-year fixed at 6%). The 8% line is the gainful-employment threshold from federal regulation; above 12% has historically been considered “failing” under prior rule cycles.

Institution-wide

4.8%
0%8% · GE20%+

Median federal debt $16,750 amortized over 10 years vs. median earnings $46,354 (10y after entry).

SECTION 04 · LONG ARC

Ten-plus year arc

Federally available history. Coverage varies by metric — IPEDS publishes some series only after 2009 and others only before.

UNDERGRAD · 1996–20247,266
11,5746,96519962024
Undergraduate enrollment.IPEDS EF
COMPLETION 150% · 1997–202451.2%
52%32%19972024
150%-time completion rate.IPEDS GR
MEDIAN DEBT · 1997–2020$23,250
$23,958$3,50019972020
Median federal student debt at exit.SCORECARD
COMPLETION · 150% · 1997→2024+59%

Marshall University · completion · 150% rose

32.3% → 51.2%

COMPLETION · 100% · 1997→2024+247%

Marshall University · completion · 100% rose

9.3% → 32.3%

UNDERGRAD ENROLLMENT · 1996→2024-32%

Marshall University · undergrad enrollment fell

10,632 → 7,266

IN-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+250%

Marshall University · in-state tuition rose

$2,620 → $9,162

OUT-OF-STATE TUITION · 2000→2024+198%

Marshall University · out-of-state tuition rose

$6,824 → $20,342

MEDIAN DEBT · 1997→2020+564%

Marshall University · median debt rose

$3,500 → $23,250

COHORT DEFAULT RATE · 2011→2024-100%

Marshall University · cohort default rate fell

9.9% → 0.0%

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_10YR · 2007→2020+34%

Marshall University · earnings_median_10yr rose

$34,600 → $46,354

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_8YR · 2005→2020+38%

Marshall University · earnings_median_8yr rose

$31,500 → $43,449

EARNINGS_MEDIAN_6YR · 2003→2020+49%

Marshall University · earnings_median_6yr rose

$26,500 → $39,561

SECTION 05 · PROGRAMS

Ranked by 5-year earnings

Each row is one (CIP × credential) program reported by the institution in College Scorecard's Field-of-Study data. Cohort floor is 30 students; below this, federal data is suppressed.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Doctoral Degree$220,634—Medicine.CIP 5112 · First Professional Degree$159,42475 gradsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.CIP 5120 · First Professional Degree$139,11160 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Master's Degree$112,51538 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.CIP 5123 · First Professional Degree$88,80537 gradsBusiness/Commerce, General.CIP 5201 · Master's Degree$84,71577 gradsEngineering, General.CIP 1401 · Bachelor's Degree$82,17515 gradsBusiness/Managerial Economics.CIP 5206 · Bachelor's Degree$80,3637 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Bachelor's Degree$72,34486 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.CIP 5138 · Associate's Degree$69,803108 gradsChemistry.CIP 4005 · Bachelor's Degree$69,09723 gradsComputer Systems Analysis.CIP 1105 · Bachelor's Degree$68,707—Security Science and Technology.CIP 4304 · Master's Degree$68,22116 gradsEducational Administration and Supervision.CIP 1304 · Master's Degree$66,52663 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.CIP 5107 · Master's Degree$66,30524 gradsHealth and Physical Education/Fitness.CIP 3105 · Bachelor's Degree$60,93648 gradsBiology, General.CIP 2601 · Bachelor's Degree$60,72581 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.CIP 5208 · Bachelor's Degree$58,40240 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.CIP 5109 · Bachelor's Degree$58,33845 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.CIP 5210 · Master's Degree$58,01624 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services.CIP 5102 · Master's Degree$54,74834 gradsSpecial Education and Teaching.CIP 1310 · Master's Degree$54,38722 gradsAccounting and Related Services.CIP 5203 · Bachelor's Degree$54,34730 gradsPsychology, General.CIP 4201 · Master's Degree$54,07342 grads
Showing top 24 of 42 ranked programs.171 TOTAL PROGRAMS
SECTION 06 · BY CIP FAMILY

42 programs with earnings, grouped

Programs are grouped by 2-digit CIP family. Programs without reported earnings are hidden to keep the list focused.

COMPUTER & INFORMATION SCIENCES · CIP 11

Computer Systems Analysis.Bachelor's Degree$68,707—

EDUCATION · CIP 13

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's Degree$44,660115 gradsEducational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree$66,52663 gradsStudent Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree$50,01846 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree$50,74331 gradsSpecial Education and Teaching.Master's Degree$54,38722 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree$51,45819 gradsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelor's Degree$41,6561 grads

ENGINEERING · CIP 14

Engineering, General.Bachelor's Degree$82,17515 grads

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE · CIP 23

English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's Degree$45,42139 gradsEnglish Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree$41,2249 grads

LIBERAL ARTS & GENERAL STUDIES · CIP 24

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's Degree$37,919185 grads

BIOLOGICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES · CIP 26

Biology, General.Bachelor's Degree$60,72581 grads

PARKS, RECREATION & FITNESS · CIP 31

Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelor's Degree$60,93648 grads

PHYSICAL SCIENCES · CIP 40

Chemistry.Bachelor's Degree$69,09723 grads

PSYCHOLOGY · CIP 42

Psychology, General.Bachelor's Degree$44,33092 gradsPsychology, General.Master's Degree$54,07342 grads

HOMELAND SECURITY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES · CIP 43

Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's Degree$46,24047 gradsSecurity Science and Technology.Master's Degree$68,22116 grads

SOCIAL SCIENCES · CIP 45

Political Science and Government.Bachelor's Degree$42,44516 grads

VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS · CIP 50

Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's Degree$31,00423 grads

HEALTH PROFESSIONS · CIP 51

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's Degree$69,803108 gradsHealth/Medical Preparatory Programs.Bachelor's Degree$44,97598 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's Degree$72,34486 gradsMedicine.First Professional Degree$159,42475 gradsPharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.First Professional Degree$139,11160 gradsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Bachelor's Degree$58,33845 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree$112,51538 gradsRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.First Professional Degree$88,80537 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services.Master's Degree$54,74834 gradsHealth and Medical Administrative Services.Master's Degree$66,30524 gradsCommunication Disorders Sciences and Services.Bachelor's Degree$49,60222 gradsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Doctoral Degree$220,634—

BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING · CIP 52

Business/Commerce, General.Master's Degree$84,71577 gradsBusiness Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's Degree$52,40669 gradsMarketing.Bachelor's Degree$46,93947 gradsFinance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's Degree$58,40240 gradsAccounting and Related Services.Bachelor's Degree$54,34730 gradsHuman Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree$58,01624 gradsBusiness/Managerial Economics.Bachelor's Degree$80,3637 grads

HISTORY · CIP 54

History.Bachelor's Degree$40,19710 grads

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM · CIP 09

Journalism.Bachelor's Degree$47,33032 grads
FINANCIAL OUTCOME · ILLUSTRATION

Estimate the financial outcome at Marshall University

Pick a program. Cost from Scorecard net price by family income; earnings from Treasury 5-year-post-completion median, projected forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve. The selection-bias toggle applies the Dale-Krueger shrinkage. Outcomes illustration, not a forecast — see methodology.

Shrinks the earnings premium toward the matched-applicant mean. STEM <15%, business ~40%, arts & education ~60%.

NET PRESENT VALUE
$90,179
Over 40 years, discounted 5.0%
BREAKEVEN
Year 20
First year cumulative discounted earnings cross zero
graduationbreakeven · year 20year 0year 39
Cost per year
$7,970
HS-only baseline · WV
$32,100
Years to complete
4
CIP family
24

Outcomes illustration · not a forecast. Projects observed Scorecard earnings forward with a Mincer age-earnings curve under your assumptions. See methodology for the math.

SECTION 07 · SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS

Same sector and degree mix in West Virginia

Picked by Carnegie sector × predominant credential level. These are not rankings — just nearest-neighbour surfaces for comparison.

FAIRMONT$46.9k

Fairmont State University

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 48% completion
SHEPHERDSTOWN$49.4k

Shepherd University

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 49% completion
WEST LIBERTY$43.3k

West Liberty University

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 61% completion
ATHENS$42.7k

Concord University

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 42% completion
INSTITUTE$40.5k

West Virginia State University

Public · Predominantly bachelor's · 34% completion
CAUSAL DISCIPLINE

“Marshall University graduates earn $X” — not “Marshall University makes you earn $X”

Median earnings describe what cohorts earned. They do not describe what attending Marshall University caused. Selection effects (who admits, who enrolls, who completes) are real. We publish federal data with strict descriptive phrasing — and link the methodology where you can read about the limitations directly.

Methodology →