by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Marshall University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Marshall University landed the #1,419 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.In addition, Marshall University took the #4 spot for Best Master’s Degree Schools in West Virginia.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Marshall University took the #1,419 spot on the list.For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in West Virginia, Marshall University came in at #4.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingMarshall University ranked #1,419 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Marshall University also ranked #4 for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in West Virginia.
Marshall University ranked #1,419 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. Marshall University also ranked #4 for Best Graduate Schools in West Virginia.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,812 graduate students attended Marshall University.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 65.5% of the total graduate students at Marshall University are women and 34.5% are men.
Of all the graduate students at Marshall University, around 13.2% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at Marshall University. Around 3.7% of graduate students are international.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at Marshall University who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,139.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Marshall University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $65,541.
After earning their doctoral degree from Marshall University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $220,634.
Professional degree recipients from Marshall University earn an average early-career salary of $136,549.
The graduate programs at Marshall University lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $164,048 |
| Medicine | $159,424 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $139,111 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | $88,805 |
| Business & Commerce | $84,715 |
| Security Science and Technology. | $68,221 |
| Educational Administration | $66,526 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | $66,305 |
| Human Resource Management | $58,016 |
| Communication Sciences | $54,748 |
Marshall University is a public institution situated in Huntington, West Virginia.Huntington is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Marshall University.
Contact details for Marshall University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755 |
| Phone: | 304-696-3170 |
| Website: | www.marshall.edu/ |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/marshallu |
59.0% of the graduate students at Marshall University took at least one online course.For that same period, 46.2% of grad students took all of their classes online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce | 5 | — |
| General Biology | 2 | — |
| General Education | 21 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Marshall University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 2 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 1 | — |
| Geography & Cartography | 6 | — |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 6 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 13 | — |
| Other Education | 3 | — |
| Other Library & Archives Assisting | 5 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — |
| Statistics | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 6 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 | — |
| Teaching English or French | 1 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Marshall University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 15 | — |
| Medicine | 59 | $159,424 |
| Nursing | 30 | — |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 67 | $139,111 |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 29 | $88,805 |
Only the programs in which a post-masters certificate was awarded are shown here.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 16 | — |
| Educational Administration | 22 | — |
| General Education | 13 | — |
| Nursing | 3 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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