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West Virginia University Institute of Technology

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

Worth comparing

West Virginia University Institute of Technology looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $643,871 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 4.9 years.

4-year net cost

$37,348

Estimated debt

$19,421

Early salary signal

$77,643

Graduation rate

33%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($37,348), estimated debt ($19,421), early-career salary ($77,643), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

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80

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$643,871

Salary Outlook

$77,643

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$640,615

Salary Outlook

$77,257

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

2.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

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79

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$623,838

Salary Outlook

$75,272

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

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78

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$612,282

Salary Outlook

$73,905

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

2.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

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77

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$584,009

Salary Outlook

$70,560

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

2.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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75

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$539,770

Salary Outlook

$65,325

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

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74

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$529,005

Salary Outlook

$64,051

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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73

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,765

Salary Outlook

$62,248

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

3.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,223

Salary Outlook

$60,172

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

3.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

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72

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$489,572

Salary Outlook

$59,385

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

3.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

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67

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$418,622

Salary Outlook

$50,990

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

3.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

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65

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$399,393

Salary Outlook

$48,715

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$366,638

Salary Outlook

$44,839

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

4.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$363,230

Salary Outlook

$44,436

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$357,712

Salary Outlook

$43,783

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

4.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$326,539

Salary Outlook

$40,094

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

4.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Projected payback timeline is comparatively short.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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58

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$325,616

Salary Outlook

$39,985

Estimated Debt

$19,421

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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BACHELORS

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

80

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$1,953,492

Risk-adjusted ROI

$643,871

Value at risk

$1,309,621

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,943,612

Risk-adjusted ROI

$640,615

Value at risk

$1,302,997

Payback

2.5 years

BACHELORS

Chemical Engineering

79

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,892,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$623,838

Value at risk

$1,268,874

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering

78

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,857,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$612,282

Value at risk

$1,245,370

Payback

2.6 years

BACHELORS

Mechanical Engineering

77

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,771,872

Risk-adjusted ROI

$584,009

Value at risk

$1,187,863

Payback

2.8 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

75

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,637,652

Risk-adjusted ROI

$539,770

Value at risk

$1,097,882

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Civil Engineering

74

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,604,992

Risk-adjusted ROI

$529,005

Value at risk

$1,075,987

Payback

3 years

BACHELORS

Computer and Information Sciences, General

73

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,558,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,765

Value at risk

$1,044,987

Payback

3.1 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,505,532

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,223

Value at risk

$1,009,309

Payback

3.2 years

BACHELORS

Accounting and Related Services

72

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,485,352

Risk-adjusted ROI

$489,572

Value at risk

$995,780

Payback

3.3 years

BACHELORS

Business/Commerce, General

67

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,270,092

Risk-adjusted ROI

$418,622

Value at risk

$851,470

Payback

3.8 years

BACHELORS

Security Science and Technology

65

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,211,752

Risk-adjusted ROI

$399,393

Value at risk

$812,359

Payback

4 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,112,372

Risk-adjusted ROI

$366,638

Value at risk

$745,734

Payback

4.3 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,102,032

Risk-adjusted ROI

$363,230

Value at risk

$738,802

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,085,292

Risk-adjusted ROI

$357,712

Value at risk

$727,580

Payback

4.4 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$990,712

Risk-adjusted ROI

$326,539

Value at risk

$664,173

Payback

4.8 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

58

High Risk

On-time ROI

$987,912

Risk-adjusted ROI

$325,616

Value at risk

$662,296

Payback

4.9 years

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