Bluefield State University Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • Bluefield, WV
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

28% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

22% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Bluefield State University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 2% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 13% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 22% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Bluefield State University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Bluefield State University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,800 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Bluefield State University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $30,100 per year
after 7 years $29,700 per year
after 8 years $29,800 per year
after 9 years $32,200 per year
after 10 years $31,800 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Bluefield State University students who are working and no longer in school is $31,800, which is 7% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$19,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

58%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$196 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

30% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your Bluefield State University student loan debt, explore your options.

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Students applying to Bluefield State University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237215.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026