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. Find out how West Virginia University stacks up against peers offering criminology.
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West Virginia University is a solid choice among schools offering criminology. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University conferred 147 bachelor’s degrees in criminology.
Criminology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University earn a median of $49,643 a year. This is below $61,939, the 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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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of criminology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of criminology bachelor’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 84% 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 criminology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 124 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the criminology majors at West Virginia University.