Martinsburg, West Virginia Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)

Last updated: June 4, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

TL;DR

EDsmart Data analysis of 2024 College Scorecard data for Martinsburg, West Virginia shows: median public in-state tuition $4,752 (-13.8% vs national median) median graduate debt $9,500 (-29.3% vs U.S.) 5,102 students enrolled statewide.

Key Facts

  • Institutions in this profile: 5 campuses
  • Total college enrollment: 5,102 students
  • Median public in-state tuition: $4,752 (-13.8% vs U.S.)
  • Median net price: $11,956 (+20.0% vs U.S.)
  • Median student debt at graduation: $9,500 (-29.3% vs U.S. $13,432); regional median $14,173
  • Average completion rate (institutions in state): 63.4%

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Overview

EDsmart Data summarizes higher-education outcomes for campuses in Martinsburg, West Virginia—costs, debt, enrollment, completion, earnings, and standout institutions—against West Virginia and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.

Martinsburg vs West Virginia & national benchmarks

Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.

State versus regional and national education metrics
Geography In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion rate Enrollment
Martinsburg, West Virginia$4,752$11,956$9,50063.4%5,102
West Virginia (state median)$7,112$9,114$13,00046.0%101,533
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370

Earnings & employment outcomes: Martinsburg, West Virginia vs benchmarks

Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.

Earnings and employment outcome benchmarks
Geography Median earnings (10 yr) Working & not enrolled (8 yr) Retention (FT yr 1) 2-yr default 3-yr default 3-yr repayment progress Debt ÷ earnings
Martinsburg, West VirginiaN/AN/AN/A——N/AN/A
West Virginia (state median)$44,51287.2%66.3%10.4%—61.7%0.49
United States$54,32387.9%76.3%5.0%—73.7%0.41

Other cities in West Virginia (3+ campuses)

Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.

Peer comparison table
City In-state tuition Net price Median debt Completion Enrollment Earnings (10 yr) Working (8 yr)
Martinsburg, West Virginia$4,752$11,956$9,50063.4%5,102N/AN/A
Morgantown$12,451$15,520$9,69067.9%18,261$55,93987.2%
Huntington$9,162$8,083$21,60451.2%8,769$46,35487.7%
Charleston$33,800$17,821$9,50045.6%2,571$55,77483.1%
Charleston$33,800$17,821$9,50045.6%2,571$55,77483.1%
Beckley$8,424$9,988$16,00033.0%1,314$55,93987.2%
United States$5,512$9,967$13,43250.3%14,484,370$54,32387.9%

In-state tuition: Martinsburg, West Virginia vs benchmarks

Sticker price

Martinsburg, West Virginia median in-state tuition is $4,752, -13.8% vs the U.S. median.

Student debt: Martinsburg, West Virginia vs benchmarks

Borrowing

Median debt at graduation in Martinsburg, West Virginia is $9,500 (-29.3% vs U.S. median $13,432). Regional median: $14,173.

Analysis & insights

EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.

Costs & borrowing

Martinsburg, West Virginia median public in-state tuition is $4,752, about -13.8% vs the national median. Versus the Southeast region, tuition is -4.8%.

Median graduate debt is $9,500 (-29.3% below the U.S. median of $13,432). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.

Completion & workforce context

Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 63.4% (national institution average about 50.3%).

FAQ

How many colleges are in Martinsburg?

EDsmart Data analysis: this city profile covers 5 campuses in Martinsburg, West Virginia with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.

How much does college cost in Martinsburg?

EDsmart Data analysis: median in-state tuition in Martinsburg is $4,752 and median net price is $11,956. For West Virginia overall, medians are $7,112 and $9,114; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,967.

What do graduates earn in Martinsburg?

EDsmart Data analysis: median 10-year earnings for campuses in Martinsburg is N/A vs $44,512 for West Virginia and $54,323 nationally.

What is student debt like for Martinsburg colleges?

EDsmart Data analysis: median completer debt in Martinsburg is $9,500 vs $13,000 for West Virginia and $13,432 nationally.

Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Martinsburg?

EDsmart Data analysis: among 5 campuses in Martinsburg, West Virginia, 1 campus with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include International Beauty School 4.

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