by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how West Virginia University at Parkersburg compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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West Virginia University at Parkersburg holds a strong position among schools offering liberal arts general studies. Specifically, it ranked #844 out of 1,120 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University at Parkersburg awarded 150 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University at Parkersburg earn a median of $38,193 a year. This is below $42,373, the median for all majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $15,084 in student loans. This is above $15,043, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,740 | $9,324 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
Learn more about West Virginia University at Parkersburg tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 34% of liberal arts general studies associate’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies associate’s degree graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are White. Roughly 96% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a associate’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University at Parkersburg are White. About 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University at Parkersburg with a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 138 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
The liberal arts general studies program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 119 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 93 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 |
West Virginia University at Parkersburg granted 119 degrees in general studies in the latest year of data — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (92%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
West Virginia University at Parkersburg granted 93 completions in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities, other in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (91%).
West Virginia University at Parkersburg conferred 10 degrees in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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