by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how West Virginia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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West Virginia University is in the top 15% of the country for general psychology. In particular, it placed #264 out of 1,081 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 149 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $41,351 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, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $23,328 in student loans. This is lower than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 87% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of general psychology master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 47% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are Asian. Roughly 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 doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at West Virginia University.
The general psychology program at West Virginia University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 170 |
West Virginia University granted 170 degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).