Universities/WV/Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV · Public · 1,042 students

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$38k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
97%Acceptance Rate
37%Graduation Rate
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Is Bluefield State University worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$102,592 total cost vs $753,688 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your residency
Tuition: $10,648/year
Your intended major
$67,148/yr starting → $77,424/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$42,592
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$102,592

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$134,296
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$619,392
Total 10-yr Earnings$753,688

Key Numbers

$651,096
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
1.5 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+42%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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