General Studies programs in West Virginia
22 colleges in West Virginia offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to bachelor's degree. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from American Public University System, Pierpont Community and Technical College, and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · 4-year · Private for-profit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,597
- Graduation rate
- 57%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,409
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Pierpont Community and Technical College
Fairmont, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,325
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,132
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Logan, WV · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree- Average net price
- $10,321
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $32,153
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Marshall University
Huntington, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $7,502
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,354
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West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $15,634
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,939
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV · 4-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $1,807
- Graduation rate
- 9%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $35,171
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Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Martinsburg, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,641
- Graduation rate
- 32%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,293
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Concord University
Athens, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,966
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $42,703
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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $11,363
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $49,358
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Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,032
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,857
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West Virginia State University
Institute, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $11,139
- Graduation rate
- 39%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,492
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BridgeValley Community & Technical College
South Charleston, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $4,565
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,432
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Glenville State University
Glenville, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $14,006
- Graduation rate
- 34%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $39,315
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West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $5,329
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $30,162
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Bluefield State University
Bluefield, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $13,684
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $38,217
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New River Community and Technical College
Beaver, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $3,599
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $29,073
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Potomac State College of West Virginia University
Keyser, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,197
- Graduation rate
- 31%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,939
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
Moorefield, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,095
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $31,636
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West Liberty University
West Liberty, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $15,366
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $43,296
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West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Beckley, WV · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $9,337
- Graduation rate
- 33%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,939
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Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,083
- Graduation rate
- 19%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $28,951
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University of Charleston
Charleston, WV · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,107
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $55,774
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).