Compare 10 Risk Management. programs in West Virginia. Average earnings: $45,919.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Risk Management tells a different story. Across 10 programs in West Virginia, earnings range from $37,654 to $60,001—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
West Virginia University's Risk Management program leads with graduates earning $60,001, well above the state average of $45,919. Shepherd University follows at $53,391, while University of Charleston reaches $50,544. These outcomes demonstrate that program-level factors drive success more than institutional brand recognition.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. West Virginia University graduates borrow $22,500 and face just an 8.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.37, graduates can manage loan payments while building their careers in risk management.
Highest program earnings: $60,001
Strong outcomes with 86% acceptance rate
8.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
19.9% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | West Virginia UniversityPublic | $60,001 | 126 | $22,500 | Good | $32,980 | Challenging |
| #2 | Shepherd UniversityPublic | $53,391 | 67 | $21,600 | Good | $21,546 | Challenging |
| #3 | University Of CharlestonPrivate | $50,544 | 259 | $19,500 | Good | $18,300 | Challenging |
| #4 | $48,460 | 28 | $25,000 | Manageable | $11,776 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $44,769 | 77 | $21,000 | Manageable | $12,589 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Marshall UniversityPublic | $44,768 | 101 | $23,250 | Manageable | $13,944 | Challenging |
| #7 | Wheeling UniversityPrivate | $42,010 | 11 | $25,125 | Manageable | $14,847 | High |
| #8 | $39,885 | 59 | $23,338 | Challenging | $13,810 | High | |
| #9 | West Liberty UniversityPublic | $37,705 | 64 | $23,250 | Challenging | $16,248 | High |
| #10 | Concord UniversityPublic | $37,654 | 43 | $18,900 | Manageable | $11,844 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
