by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how West Virginia University compares to other colleges that offer physics.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #155 out of 189 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
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, 79% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. About 100% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 64% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 50% 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 77% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 62% 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at West Virginia University.