by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how West Virginia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social sciences.
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West Virginia University holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences. In particular, it placed #436 out of 934 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in West Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 286 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University report a median salary of $49,831 a year. This is below $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $23,521 in student loans. This is below $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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 42% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Approximately 83% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 62% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. Roughly 56% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at West Virginia University are White. About 79% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social sciences majors at West Virginia University.
The social sciences program at West Virginia University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Criminology | 147 |
| Political Science & Government | 98 |
| Economics | 28 |
| Geography & Cartography | 22 |
| International Relations & Security | 22 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Anthropology | 9 |