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Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

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These rankings are based on data about college professor and faculty salaries at each institution. Faculty who earn higher salaries tend to be more tenured, so colleges and universities with higher average salaries is often seen as an indicator of higher academic strength. But, this ranking can also be affected by other factors -- such as the presence of a medical school or other high-paying faculty positions.

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Rank	Institution	Average Faculty Salary	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Your Est. Net Price Avg. Net Price	Median Starting Salary	Save
1	Frostburg State University	84420	90.7	980 – 1,210	17669	43638	#1 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Frostburg State University Frostburg, MD Based in Frostburg, Frostburg State University’s acceptance rate is 91%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications, but some schools offer fee waivers. About 87% of students at Frostburg State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. The first year retention rate......Read more Average Faculty Salary $84,420 5.0% Acceptance Rate 90.7% SAT Score 980 – 1,210 Avg. Net Price $17,669 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $43,638
2	Point Park University	82898	98.4	1,030 – 1,260	26502	36906	#2 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA Point Park University opened as a one-room business school in 1933. Many still choose to pursue Business-related studies - Educational Leadership and Administration, General is a popular program. It accepts about 98% of students. Point Park’s motto is “For Knowledge, For Community, For Career.” Average Faculty Salary $82,898 0.7% Acceptance Rate 98.4% SAT Score 1,030 – 1,260 Avg. Net Price $26,502 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,906
3	Concord University	65203	97.28	900 – 1,130	11379	33094	#3 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Concord University Athens, WV Based in Athens, Concord University accepts 97% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but some students qualify for fee waivers. About 83% of students at Concord University will receive grant aid from the school....Read more Average Faculty Salary $65,203 2.8% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,130 Avg. Net Price $11,379 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $33,094
4	University of Charleston	65047	59.75	1,000 – 1,150	20844	42698	#4 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference University of Charleston Charleston, WV Found in Charleston, the University of Charleston’s acceptance rate is 60%. Undergraduates have to send in $25 to apply. About 94% of attending students currently receive grant aid from the school. The first year retention rate is 75%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $65,047 4.0% Acceptance Rate 59.8% SAT Score 1,000 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $20,844 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,698
5	West Liberty University	64787	97.27	920 – 1,150	13655	36822	#5 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference West Liberty University West Liberty, WV Dating back to 1837, West Liberty University is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Many of its 478 student-athletes (Hilltoppers) participate in the NCAA Division II with football Mountain East Conference....Read more Average Faculty Salary $64,787 4.6% Acceptance Rate 97.3% SAT Score 920 – 1,150 Avg. Net Price $13,655 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $36,822
6	Fairmont State University	64325	98.62	850 – 1,090	11328	41197	#6 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Located in Fairmont, Fairmont State University accepts 99% of applicants. They request unknown for undergraduate applications, but fee waivers may be offered. About 78% of students at Fairmont State University will receive institutional grant aid. At Fairmont State University, there is a 67% first year retention rate and......Read more Average Faculty Salary $64,325 0.9% Acceptance Rate 98.6% SAT Score 850 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $11,328 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $41,197
7	West Virginia State University	63848	95.96	810 – 1,040	11055	32849	#7 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference West Virginia State University Institute, WV Located in Institute, West Virginia State University’s acceptance rate is 96%. They require $20 for undergraduate applications. About 58% of students at West Virginia State University currently receive institutional grant aid to make attending college more affordable. At West Virginia State University, there is a 57% first......Read more Average Faculty Salary $63,848 0.7% Acceptance Rate 96.0% SAT Score 810 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $11,055 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $32,849
8	Glenville State University	59586	100	870 – 1,090	13798	34917	#8 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Glenville State University Glenville, WV Found in Glenville, Glenville State University’s acceptance rate is 100%. They charge unknown for undergraduate applications and . Approximately 83% of students attending Glenville State University currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 55%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $59,586 1.2% Acceptance Rate 100.0% SAT Score 870 – 1,090 Avg. Net Price $13,798 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $34,917
9	West Virginia Wesleyan College	57645	93.34	900 – 1,160	19218	42672	#9 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference West Virginia Wesleyan College Buckhannon, WV Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, West Virginia Wesleyan College offers up to Doctor's degrees and has 39 available programs and majors. Business/Commerce, General is the most popular, followed by Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....Read more Average Faculty Salary $57,645 5.0% Acceptance Rate 93.3% SAT Score 900 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $19,218 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $42,672
10	Davis & Elkins College	53796	94.33	760 – 1,040	19784	38495	#10 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Davis & Elkins College Elkins, WV Found in Elkins, Davis & Elkins College’s acceptance rate is 94% and requests unknown to apply, but fee waivers may be available. About 100% of students attending Davis & Elkins College currently receive institutional grant aid. The first year retention rate is 65%....Read more Average Faculty Salary $53,796 7.2% Acceptance Rate 94.3% SAT Score 760 – 1,040 Avg. Net Price $19,784 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $38,495
11	Wheeling University	52983	63.16	940 – 1,160	21073	48482	#11 2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference Wheeling University Wheeling, WV “Luceat Lux Vestra” – Let Your Light Shine is the motto of this small Catholic school. 94% of Wheeling University’s students receive institutional grants to help offset the cost. Many choose to study Business Administration and Management, General. Students wear red, black, and gold, and the school mascot is Iggy the Cardinal. Average Faculty Salary $52,983 40.2% Acceptance Rate 63.2% SAT Score 940 – 1,160 Avg. Net Price $21,073 Sign in to see your Estimated Net Price Median Starting Salary $48,482

School data is from 2023–2024 (top 500 results shown) for schools with at least 100 undergraduate students.

2027 College Rankings

Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

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2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$84,420 5.0%

90.7%

980 – 1,210

$17,669

$43,638

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$82,898 0.7%

98.4%

1,030 – 1,260

$26,502

$36,906

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$65,203 2.8%

97.3%

900 – 1,130

$11,379

$33,094

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$65,047 4.0%

59.8%

1,000 – 1,150

$20,844

$42,698

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$64,787 4.6%

97.3%

920 – 1,150

$13,655

$36,822

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$64,325 0.9%

98.6%

850 – 1,090

$11,328

$41,197

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$63,848 0.7%

96.0%

810 – 1,040

$11,055

$32,849

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$59,586 1.2%

100.0%

870 – 1,090

$13,798

$34,917

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$57,645 5.0%

93.3%

900 – 1,160

$19,218

$42,672

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$53,796 7.2%

94.3%

760 – 1,040

$19,784

$38,495

2027 Top Colleges Ranked by Average Faculty Salary – Mountain East Conference

$52,983 40.2%

63.2%

940 – 1,160

$21,073

$48,482

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$84,420
5.0%

$82,898
0.7%

$65,203
2.8%

$65,047
4.0%

$64,787
4.6%

$64,325
0.9%

$63,848
0.7%

$59,586
1.2%

$57,645
5.0%

$53,796
7.2%

$52,983
40.2%