Education, General

Associate's degree · West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV

CIP 13.01

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

—Median earnings 3 years after

$25,062Median earnings 5 years after

$11,050Median federal debt

—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Education, General at West Virginia University earn a median of $25,062. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,787 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,719–$52,438). Median debt is $11,050, about 44% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at West Virginia University

Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaster's degree$116,533
DentistryFirst professional degree$111,820
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$103,532
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesMaster's degree$97,375
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$87,210
Human Resources Management and ServicesMaster's degree$86,943
Mining and Mineral EngineeringBachelor's degree$85,897
Business/Commerce, GeneralMaster's degree$82,910
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's degree$79,662
Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree$76,314
Industrial EngineeringBachelor's degree$75,606
Security Science and TechnologyMaster's degree$74,438
Computer ScienceBachelor's degree$74,159
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,210
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree$71,504
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$71,298
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$71,286
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's degree$69,875
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsFirst professional degree$69,836
Petroleum EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,913

Frequently asked questions

How much do Education, General graduates from West Virginia University make?

The median salary is $25,062 and $25,062 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $11,050.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.