by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at West Virginia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level available for physical sciences at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $53,830 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,803 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 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 86% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
West Virginia University awarded 19 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry, general recently — 68% to women and 32% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
West Virginia University granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (81%).
West Virginia University awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in physics, general in the most recent reporting year — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 34 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
