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 #53 out of 124 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for history, ranked #302 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 302 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 52 of 126 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
This history area of study at West Virginia University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 65 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 45 bachelor’s degrees in history.
West Virginia University is a solid choice among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #53 out of 124 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University earn a median of $45,985 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
To complete a bachelor’s at West Virginia University, history students borrow a median amount of $22,250 in student loans. This is lower than $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.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 82% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 5 |
