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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University highly for computer science, ranked #315 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 315 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 2 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 50 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer science at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for computer science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University earn a median of $87,125 a year. This is above $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $23,026 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Learn more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 86% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 71% 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 computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 3 |
