Marshall University Graduate Schools

Marshall University (referred to as Marshall) is a Public, 4 years school located in Huntington, WV. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Marshall University is $8,934 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,015 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 11,023 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Marshall University (referred to as Marshall) is a Public, 4 years school located in Huntington, WV. It is classified as a Research University (high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1928 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Marshall Directory Information
School NameMarshall University (Marshall)
Address1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755
Phone304-696-3170
Webhttps://www.marshall.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.marshall.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.marshall.edu/sfa
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Marshall University is $8,934 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for out-of-state students. The school has 3,015 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 11,023 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 171 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$21,486
$8,934 for West Virginia Residents
Student Population3,015
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs171 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Marshall University is $8,934 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $497 for West Virginia residents and $1,194 for out-of-state students.
Marshall University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Marshall University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Marshall University is $8,934 for West Virginia residents and $21,486 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 0.24% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$7,310$1,122$19,228$1,122
2019-2020$7,506$1,222$19,840$1,222
2020-2021$7,506$1,322$19,840$1,322
2021-2022$7,520$1,362$20,072$1,362
2022-2023$7,520$1,414$20,072$1,414
The graduate school tuition & fees of Marshall is average compared to public graduate schools in West Virginia. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the West Virginia graduate tuition is $18,247 (public) / $12,719 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Marshall University$8,934$21,486
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
West Virginia Graduate Schools$11,146$14,644
Public$9,243$18,247
Private$12,719
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,040 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Marshall University. On-campus living costs are increased by 4.16% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $13,536. Off-campus living costs are increased by 1.46% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$10,454$2,287$9,470$3,087
2019-2020$10,644$2,287$9,580$3,087
2020-2021$10,644$2,287$9,580$3,087
2021-2022$11,384$2,287$10,054$3,287
2022-2023$11,840$2,400$10,336$3,200
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $497 for West Virginia residents and $1,194 for other students at Marshall University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 0.25% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
West Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$469$1,131
2019-2020$485$1,171
2020-2021$491$1,176
2021-2022$494$1,191
2022-2023$497$1,194

Graduate Programs at Marshall

Marshall University offers 108 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 1,131 students have completed their study at Marshall University.
Offered Degrees at Marshall University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree540763
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship2022
Doctor's degree - other50207
Post Bachelor's Degree380113
Post Master's Degree9026
Total10801,131
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Marshall University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Dietetics/Dietitian program with 45 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Business/Commerce program with 88 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Medicine program with 79 completers.
Marshall University offers 108 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 1,131 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 763 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 207 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 113 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 12 completers-
Environmental Science12-
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 completers-
Journalism1-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 28 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences11-
Information Science/Studies11-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)6-
Education [+] 229 completers-
Education48-
Educational Leadership and Administration63$51,400
Special Education and Teaching22$40,400
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services46$36,100
Elementary Education and Teaching1-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)18-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching8-
Reading Teacher Education9-
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education14-
Engineering [+] 30 completers-
Engineering16-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering3-
Mechanical Engineering11-
Engineering Technology [+] 4 completers-
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician4-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Latin Language and Literature0-
English Language and Literature [+] 17 completers-
English Language and Literature9-
Rhetoric and Composition8-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 4 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences5-
Biomedical Sciences8-
Systematic Biology/Biological Systematics3-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5 completers-
Mathematics5-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 9 completers-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science9-
Physical Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Physical Sciences2-
Chemistry0-
Psychology [+] 42 completers-
Psychology42-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 22 completers$47,200
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6-
Forensic Science and Technology16-
Human Services [+] 42 completers-
Public Policy Analysis6-
Social Work36-
Social Sciences [+] 14 completers-
Geography10-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 completers-
Music5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 161 completers-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist34-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management24$42,900
Athletic Training/Trainer9-
Pharmaceutical Sciences1-
Public Health11-
Rehabilitation Science0-
Medical Informatics17-
Dietetics/Dietitian27-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing38-
Business [+] 116 completers$49,200
Business/Commerce77$49,200
Accounting15-
Labor and Industrial Relations24-
History [+] 4 completers-
History4-
Total763
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 17 completers-
Education17-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Biomedical Sciences5-
Total22
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology [+] 11 completers-
Clinical Psychology11-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 196 completers-
Medicine75-
Pharmacy60-
Physical Therapy/Therapist37-
Nursing Administration24-
Total207
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)0-
Women's Studies0-
Communication and Journalism [+] 0 completers-
Journalism0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] 7 completers-
Education0-
Educational Evaluation and Research0-
Special Education and Teaching0-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services0-
Secondary Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels2-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching0-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)0-
Mathematics Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education2-
Computer Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
Education (other)3-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 0 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures0-
Latin Language and Literature0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 0 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies0-
Library Science [+] 9 completers-
Library and Information Science0-
Library Science (other)9-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Psychology [+] 20 completers-
Psychology0-
School Psychology20-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Forensic Science and Technology0-
Social Sciences [+] 5 completers-
Geography0-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography5-
Sociology0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 69 completers-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor23-
Medical Informatics1-
Dietetics/Dietitian45-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Business [+] 2 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Management Science2-
History [+] 1 completers-
History1-
Total113
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 25 completers-
Education3-
Secondary School Administration/Principalship22-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Psychology0-
Clinical Psychology0-
School Psychology0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0-
Nursing Administration0-
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing1-
Total26

Graduate Student Population at Marshall

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 3,015 students enrolled into Marshall University graduate schools where it has total 11,023 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,897 full-time and 1,118 part-time graduate students. By gender, 1,037 male and 1,978 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0151,0371,978
Full-time1,8976891,208
Part-tme1,118348770
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 2,406 White (79.80%), 109 Black/African American (3.62%), 74 Hispanic (2.45%), 62 Asian (2.06%), and 364 students with other races. 85 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0151,0371,978
American Indian/Native American936
Asian622438
Black/African American1094960
Hispanic742846
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander541
White2,4067751,631
Two More581741
Un-Known20792115
Non-resident Alien854540
Marshall University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 685 graduate students (22.72% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 532 graduate students (17.65% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total3,015
Enrolled Online Exclusively685
Enrolled Some Online Courses532
Not in Online Courses1,798
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Marshall University. 948 students are aged 20 to 24 (31.44% of total students), 200 students are aged above 50 (6.63%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Marshall University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total3,0151,0371,978
Age 20-21481929
Age 22-24900270630
Age 25-29833341492
Age 30-34375135240
Age 35-39287107180
Age 40-49372102270
Age 50-6418858130
Over 641257

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