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West Liberty University
West Liberty, West Virginia · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074 · Phone: (304) 336-5000 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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West Liberty University is a public trade/career school in West Liberty, WV offering dental hygiene programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and other bodies.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $23,250 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,296; the campus completion rate versus the state average of 68.5% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for West Liberty University; contact the school for current tuition. About 31.9% of students receive Pell Grants, and federal financial aid can be used here.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental hygienists | $59,950 | $73,840 | $76,260 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in West Virginia (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate degree | 34 | not reported | $42,123 | $26,179 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
West Liberty University is a public university located in West Liberty, WV, in a fringe rural setting. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here (Title IV eligible). The school holds accreditation from multiple bodies including the Higher Learning Commission, and its most notable trade-related credential is its dental hygiene program, which produced 34 completers.
Federal data shows a state average completion rate of 68.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates who completed programs here carried a median debt of $23,250, and median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $43,296. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 31.9% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a portion of the student body from lower-income backgrounds.
With undergraduate enrollment around 1,511 and a single program family concentrated in dental hygiene, this campus is structured as a broader university offering at least one accredited allied-health credential rather than a purely short-term vocational school. Career changers considering the dental hygiene track should confirm program length, clinical requirements, and licensing prerequisites directly with the school. Prospective students can verify accreditation status and outcome data independently through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard or by contacting the university directly using the information on file.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
West Liberty University offers dental hygiene programs, with 34 completers reported in the program family data.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited. Accreditors include the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Higher Learning Commission, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, West Liberty University is Title IV eligible, meaning students can use federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 31.9% of students currently receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's specific completion rate is not reported in federal data. The state average completion rate is 68.5%, but the comparison for this campus is listed as not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $23,250, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $43,296.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (304) 336-5000 or visit westliberty.edu for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
West Liberty University is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates, funding sources, and student aid eligibility compared to private or for-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; prospective students should contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation status and view federal outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?237932.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported in the data, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from federal data alone; contact the school directly to discuss.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements after completing the dental hygiene program are not detailed in this data; contact the school or check with your state's dental board for specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach West Liberty University at (304) 336-5000 or visit https://www.westliberty.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering dental hygiene programs is not reported in this dataset; use the College Scorecard link to compare institutions directly.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.