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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks West Liberty University #1171 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,955 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing West Liberty University in the 41.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #424 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #1171 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 21.2 percentile for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public master's university in West Liberty, WV, West Liberty University enrolls roughly 1,511 undergraduates. Retention is 68.9% and the six-year graduation rate is 59.5%, reflecting solid progress toward degree completion. West Liberty University serves a student population with significant financial need: 31.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 35.6% are first-generation college students. The institution's program portfolio centers on Health fields, which align with regional workforce demand and stable career pathways. Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #1133 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 23.4 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $48,985, placing West Liberty University in the 9.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Access and affordability anchor the institution's composite position. West Liberty University sits in the 16.0 percentile for access and the 70.3 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting broad enrollment and a tuition structure designed for regional, cost-conscious students. Mobility outcomes sit in the 15.8 percentile, indicating that graduates move into sustainable career positions at rates comparable to peer institutions. For students seeking a regionally grounded education with clear pathways into health and related fields, West Liberty University offers a transparent value proposition: affordable access, solid completion rates, and earnings that support financial stability in the regional labor market.
Yeshivath Viznitz is a small private nonprofit institution in Monsey, New York, with a program focus concentrated in theology. Net price varies across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $12,714 per year, middle-income families pay around $15,087, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,566. Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #424 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Because the institution's program mix centers on religious and theological study, the relationship between net price and post-graduation earnings differs meaningfully from institutions with broader vocational or professional program offerings, and families should weigh that context when interpreting affordability figures. Aid availability at West Liberty University reflects the institution's size and mission. Federal need-based aid, including Pell Grants, is available to qualifying students, and the net prices shown above reflect aid applied at each income level. The gap between the published cost of attendance of $23,809 and the net prices families actually pay illustrates how aid reshapes the sticker figure — a dynamic explored further in the net price illusion. Families considering enrollment should confirm current aid availability directly with the institution, as program-specific and institutional aid structures at smaller religious colleges can differ from those at larger universities. Student debt figures and loan repayment trajectory data are not sufficiently detailed in the available payload to support a full sub-supplement narrative for this institution. Families who borrow to attend West Liberty University should carefully consider how post-graduation earnings in theology-adjacent fields align with any federal loan obligations. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, see Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Yeshivath Viznitz is a public university in Monsey, WV, with a program portfolio concentrated almost entirely in Health. It is a strong fit for students whose educational goals are rooted in religious study and who are seeking an institution that aligns with that specific vocational and spiritual orientation — not a general-purpose academic path. The earnings profile reflects that mission. Graduates earn median 9.7 percentile median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #1133 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Students whose goals are defined by religious vocation rather than labor-market earnings will find that framing more relevant than conventional ROI comparisons. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the institution's program mix is narrowly concentrated in Health, so students seeking breadth across business, health, or STEM fields will not find it here. 31.9% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, which signals meaningful financial need among the student body, though prospective students should verify current aid availability directly with the institution.
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Yeshivath Viznitz is a small private nonprofit institution in Monsey, New York, with a program focus concentrated in theology. Net price varies across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $12,714 per year, middle-income families pay around $15,087, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,566.
Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #424 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Because the institution's program mix centers on religious and theological study, the relationship between net price and post-graduation earnings differs meaningfully from institutions with broader vocational or professional program offerings, and families should weigh that context when interpreting affordability figures.
Aid availability at West Liberty University reflects the institution's size and mission. Federal need-based aid, including Pell Grants, is available to qualifying students, and the net prices shown above reflect aid applied at each income level.
The gap between the published cost of attendance of $23,809 and the net prices families actually pay illustrates how aid reshapes the sticker figure — a dynamic explored further in the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/). Families considering enrollment should confirm current aid availability directly with the institution, as program-specific and institutional aid structures at smaller religious colleges can differ from those at larger universities.
Student debt figures and loan repayment trajectory data are not sufficiently detailed in the available payload to support a full sub-supplement narrative for this institution. Families who borrow to attend West Liberty University should carefully consider how post-graduation earnings in theology-adjacent fields align with any federal loan obligations.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, see [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of West Liberty University earn median 4-year earnings of $48,985, placing West Liberty University in the 9.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. West Liberty University sits in the 41.3 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks West Liberty University #1133 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 23.4 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures represent lifetime returns relative to WV's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $30,928 (the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential).
The earnings pattern centers on health and allied health fields, which align with West Liberty University's dominant program family. Business Administration is the largest program with 85 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $50,824, delivering 0.7× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field.
The Teacher Education program graduates 37 students earning $44,539, and the The Biology, General program graduates 34 students earning $56,691. Together, these health-focused programs form the economic core of the institution, supported by complementary fields such as Nursing and General Studies, which graduate 34 and 32 students respectively.
This concentration in health and applied professional fields reflects stable, in-demand career pathways with consistent employer recruitment across the region.
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
34 graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
31 graduates
Biology, General
34 graduates
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
24 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
85 graduates
West Liberty University's program mix is anchored in health professions and applied sciences — a portfolio aligned with the institution's regional mission and workforce demand. Business Administration is the largest program with 85 graduates annually, followed by Teacher Education (37 graduates), Biology, General (34 graduates), Nursing (34 graduates), and General Studies (32 graduates).
Across 18 total programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, serving roughly 392 students annually. The highest-aggregate-return program is Business Administration, which combines substantial enrollment with solid four-year earnings of $50,824.
Among the highest-earning programs, Nursing graduates earn $82,117 four years after enrollment with 34 graduates, while Dental Support Services and Allied Professions delivers $61,801 with 31 graduates. Biology, General and Kinesiology round out the earnings leaders, with four-year earnings of $56,691 and $53,707 respectively.
Health represents the institution's primary concentration, reflecting both regional labor-market demand and the university's applied-professional orientation. Most of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter stable, in-demand fields immediately after completion, making four-year earnings a reliable indicator of early-career outcomes.
The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how West Liberty University's dominant program families align with regional and national workforce trends.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Of Maine At Presque Isle Similar quality tier (#32771 ranked) | ME | 100% | $40,956 | #32771 | Compare |
The University Of Tennessee Southern Similar quality tier in Southeast (#33836 ranked) | TN | 87% | $38,924 | #33836 | Compare |
University Of Alaska Southeast Similar quality tier (#32725 ranked) | AK | 63% | $48,475 | #32725 | Compare |
Longwood University Similar quality tier in Southeast (#33868 ranked) | VA | 90% | $52,347 | #33868 | Compare |
The University Of Montana-Western Similar quality tier (#33878 ranked) | MT | 100% | $43,229 | #33878 | Compare |
