West Liberty University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

West Liberty University at a glance

• 1,511

  students enrolled

• 544

  degrees and certificates a year

• 60%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $15,366

  average net price a year

  Tuition $8,716 in state, $17,100 out of state

• $36,822

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $43,296

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  91% working

What students study

AI and data programs

West Liberty University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around West Liberty University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ohio County, where the college is.

• 4

  open professional jobs

• 0

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Ohio County

  2026-09 · down 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $57,867

  median household income

  Ohio County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (1 open), operations (1 open).

Hiring most: Bass Pro Shops (1), Insero Talent Solutions (1), National Council on Aging (1), R.R. Donnelley (1).

What they hire for: Design (1), Finance (1), Operations (1), Programs (1). Design jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northern Panhandle Workforce Development Board.

• Workforce WV - WheelingTriadelphia · 304-232-6280 · Monday - Friday. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is West Liberty University?

West Liberty University enrolls about 1,511 students and is a public 4-year institution in West Liberty, West Virginia. It awards about 544 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at West Liberty University?

60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do West Liberty University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,822 six years after entry and $43,296 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does West Liberty University offer AI or data science degrees?

West Liberty University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near West Liberty University?

4 open professional jobs are listed in Ohio County, 0 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Bass Pro Shops has the most openings.