by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at West Virginia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University as a strong choice for journalism, ranked #77 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 77 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in journalism at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 148 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University conferred 148 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $49,434 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, journalism students borrow a median amount of $24,250 in student loans. This is above $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 45% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Journalism | 8 |
